Cloud Architect (Google Cloud)

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• Design and architect end-to-end cloud solutions on Google's Dedicated Cloud (GDC), leveraging your expertise in cloud-native services.
• Lead technical workshops, discovery sessions, and presentations for a range of senior stakeholders
• Act as the subject matter expert for GDC and the wider Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, security, and project management teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure all solutions adhere to the highest levels of security, resilience, and operational excellence required for sensitive government workloads.
• Proven experience in a client-facing role as a Cloud Architect or Solutions Architect.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles (e.g., security, scalability, resilience, cost-optimisation).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong preference for candidates with hands-on experience and certifications in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), such as the Google Professional Cloud Architect certification.
• Experience working with Government & Public Sector (GPS) clients is a significant bonus
• Familiarity with air-gapped or dedicated cloud environments.