Google Cloud Architect

Function

Our client is looking for an experienced cloud specialist to help build and further develop a secure and scalable Google Cloud environment. The platform will support current AI use cases, including Google Gemini, while also providing a solid foundation for future growth and the onboarding of new DevOps teams.

The role combines architecture and hands-on implementation. Depending on your experience, you will be involved in areas such as cloud architecture, security, governance, networking, operations and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design an enterprise-wide Google Cloud architecture in line with internal standards, guidelines and policies.

• Set up a solid cloud foundation, with Google Gemini as one of the first use cases.

• Define architecture principles and design patterns that can be reused when onboarding future DevOps teams.

• Help define the governance, security and operational approach for the platform.

• Develop threat models and establish standards around encryption, access management, compliance and security policies.

• Design and implement security controls and connect these with existing security processes.

• Set up IAM solutions, including RBAC, federated identity and least-privilege access.

• Implement logging, monitoring and observability, including integration with existing SIEM platforms.

• Define and improve operational processes around incident management and platform operations.

• Set up cloud management and FinOps processes, including cost tracking and showback/chargeback models.

• Advise on cloud governance and lifecycle management.

• Design and implement Google Cloud networking solutions.

• Automate infrastructure and platform components using Infrastructure as Code.

• Implement the necessary foundational services and security controls.

• Support the migration of existing workloads to the new Google Cloud platform.

Technical Skills

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Terraform

• Python

Profile

We are looking for someone with a strong background in enterprise architecture who is comfortable designing and explaining enterprise-grade cloud solutions. You have a good understanding of security, governance and operations, but are also able to get involved in the implementation and guide delivery teams along the way.

• Solid experience with Google Cloud Platform in an enterprise environment.

• Experience building cloud foundations or landing zones.

• Strong knowledge of IAM, cloud security, networking and governance.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code.

• Comfortable working across both architecture and implementation.

• Able to support and guide technical delivery teams.

Practical Information

• Experience with AI platforms such as Google Gemini, Microsoft Foundry or AWS Bedrock is a plus.

• Experience in a regulated environment or financial institution is a plus.

• Knowledge of FinOps practices is a plus.

• Fluent in Dutch and English.

• Long-term consulting opportunity.

Contactperson & Reference

• Reference #: INW28245
• Jeroen Van Hoecke
• jeroen.vanhoecke@i4m.be