Cloud Solutions Architect (GCP), Richmond

Key Responsibilities: Design and deploy cloud-based architectures (compute, storage, database, networking) on GCP Lead cloud migration strategies and application modernization initiatives Build scalable, secure, and high-availability infrastructure solutions Collaborate with customers to align cloud solutions with business objectivesWork with internal teams to implement best practices and delivery standards Identify and resolve adoption challenges, driving cloud innovation Design hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity solutions Required Skills: 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture / technical client services Strong experience in GCP or similar cloud platformsDeep understanding of networking (DNS, Load Balancing, scalability, redundancy) Hands-on experience with compute, storage, databases, and virtualized environments Experience in Kubernetes (GKE), DevOps, Security, or SRE Strong knowledge of enterprise-grade network architecture design Experience designing secure cloud solutionsPreferred Skills: Google Cloud Certifications (Professional Cloud Architect / Network Engineer) Experience with Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) Familiarity with IAM, encryption, key management, and security best practices Experience with Cloud NAT, Load Balancers, Cloud DNS, Cloud Armor Hybrid cloud architecture experience (GCP + On-prem / other clouds)Experience with 3rd-party firewall/router integrations Programming experience (Python, Java, Go, C/C++) Ideal Candidate: Strong customer-facing and communication skills Experience in end-to-end solution delivery Ability to handle complex, large-scale cloud environments Strong problem-solving and architecture mindset