NTT DATA is looking for a Senior Google Cloud Platform Architect to lead the design and governance of enterprise-grade GCP environments for end clients. You will focus on creating secure, scalable, cost-optimized, and compliant architectures for regulated workloads, aligning with CJIS Security Policy and federal/state standards. This role supports strategic cloud architecture and managed public cloud services under a contract, delivering innovative Google Cloud solutions to public sector entities.
What You'll Do
- Lead end-to-end architecture design for complex GCP deployments, including multi-project/folder/organization structures, hybrid/multi-cloud connectivity, data platforms, AI/ML workloads, security posture, and operational excellence.
- Define and implement reference architectures, landing zones, and foundational patterns using Google Cloud best practices.
- Architect secure-by-design environments with zero-trust principles compliant with CJIS requirements.
- Design high-availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions for multi-region/multi-zone deployments.
- Guide cost optimization and FinOps strategies.
- Translate business, regulatory, and technical requirements into prescriptive GCP blueprints and decision frameworks.
- Collaborate with DIR PCM program leadership, agency stakeholders, security teams, and delivery engineers to align architectures with contract SLAs and compliance standards.
- Provide technical leadership during migrations, modernization, and greenfield initiatives; conduct architecture reviews and compliance gap analyses.
- Author architecture decision records, design documents, security control mappings, and compliance evidence packages.
- Mentor cloud engineers and cross-functional teams; stay ahead of GCP roadmap and evolving compliance mandates.
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of professional experience in cloud architecture and engineering, with at least 5+ years focused on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in enterprise or production-scale environments.
- Proven track record designing secure, compliant GCP architectures for regulated industries or environments subject to CJIS, FedRAMP, or equivalent standards.
- Deep expertise across GCP pillars: Infrastructure, Data & Analytics, Security & Identity, Operations, Application Modernization, and AI/ML foundations.
- Must be a US citizen or Green card holder.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances, attestations, or role-based access privileges under the DIR PCM contract and CJIS Security Policy.
- No disqualifying criminal history as defined by FBI CJIS standards.
- Commitment to complete CJIS security awareness training, adhere to personnel screening protocols, and follow strict access controls for systems potentially involving Criminal Justice Information (CJI).
- Must successfully complete and maintain an FBI CJIS background check upon hire and renewed every 12 months.
Technical Stack
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Google Cloud for Government capabilities: Organization Policy Service, Folders, Projects, Shared VPC, VPC Service Controls, Access Context Manager, Assured Workloads
- Security: CMEK encryption, Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP), BeyondCorp Enterprise, Binary Authorization, Confidential Computing, Security Command Center Premium, Chronicle SIEM
- Networking & Resilience: Cloud Interconnect/Partner Interconnect, Cloud DNS, Global Load Balancing, Backup and DR services
- Data & Compute: BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Dataproc, GKE, Cloud Run, Anthos
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States, with a preference for those based in or near Austin, Texas.
NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer.
