• Job ID:

  3034

• Job Title:

  Google Cloud Platform Architect

• Location:

  Columbus, OH

• Duration:

  6 Months + Extension  

• Hourly Rate:

  Depending on Experience (DOE)

• Work Authorization:

  US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, L2-EAD, GC-EAD

• Client:

  To Be Discussed Later

• Employment Type:

  W-2, 1099, C2C

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Role: Google Cloud Platform Architect
Bill Rate: $81/hour C2C
Location: Columbus, OH
Duration: 12+ months/ long-term
Interview Criteria: Telephonic + Teams
Direct Client Requirement

Job Details
Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement secure cloud architectures leveraging Google Cloud Platform services including Cloud Armor, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud CDN, and VPC Service Controls.
Develop and enforce security policies, access controls, and WAF (Web Application Firewall) configurations using Google Cloud Armor.
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to integrate security controls across CI/CD pipelines and deployment models.
Lead threat modeling, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies for Google Cloud Platform workloads.
Implement DDoS protection, rate limiting, and geo-based access controls for critical applications.
Create and maintain infrastructure security standards, reference architectures, and automation templates (Terraform / Deployment Manager).
Integrate logging, monitoring, and alerting through Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Security Command Center.
Provide guidance and mentorship to development and DevOps teams on cloud security best practices.
Work with stakeholders to ensure compliance with security and regulatory frameworks (SOC2, PCI, ISO 27001, etc.).

Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of overall IT experience with at least 4+ years in cloud architecture or security.
Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services:
Cloud Armor (Security policies, WAF, Adaptive Protection)
VPC, Load Balancer, Cloud CDN, Cloud Run, GKE
IAM, Service Accounts, and Resource Hierarchies
Solid understanding of network security, zero trust architecture, and cloud-native security frameworks.
Experience with Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager, or similar IaC tools.
Familiarity with security incident response and SIEM integrations.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to interface with senior technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:
Google Cloud Platform Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification.
Experience in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
Background in DevSecOps practices and automated compliance.
Knowledge of container security (GKE, Anthos) and API security frameworks.

Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable recommendations.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative mindset.

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