Google Cloud Architect (Senior & Junior levels) - Active Secret clearance

About the Role

PGTEK is seeking a Sr. Google Cloud Architect to support our L100 AI Landing Zones capability. You will lead the design and delivery of secure cloud landing zones, hybrid/disconnected architectures, container platforms, infrastructure automation, and AI-ready services for federal and DoD customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of secure Google Cloud landing zones and resource hierarchies
• Architect solutions using Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Vertex AI, and related services
• Design hybrid connectivity, IAM architectures, Terraform modules, CI/CD/GitOps, and observability
• Support Google Distributed Cloud and air-gapped environments
• Conduct architecture workshops, design reviews, and customer briefings
• Mentor engineers and contribute to proposals and technical volumes
• Support RMF activities end-to-end

Requirements

• 7+ years of cloud, systems, infrastructure, network, or solutions-architecture experience
• 3+ years of hands-on Google Cloud experience in production or regulated environments
• Strong knowledge of GCP services, Terraform, containers/Kubernetes, Git-based CI/CD, and hybrid networking
• Experience producing architecture diagrams and explaining decisions to engineering and executive audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (or related)
• Experience with Google Distributed Cloud, multi-cloud (AWS GovCloud / Azure Government), Vertex AI/RAG, or DevSecOps controls

Clearance & Location

• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
• Hybrid or remote with travel to customer sites (:10-25%). Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK.
• Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered.
• Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance.
• An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees.
• PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

About PGTEK

• PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships.
• PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications.
• Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.