Senior Associate - Cloud Computing

This role is for a Senior Associate, Cloud – GCP within a consulting practice focused on cloud transformation and infrastructure design. The position emphasizes technical leadership, cloud architecture expertise, security, and data platform skills, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of GCP infrastructure using Terraform, ensuring modularity and maintainability.
• Develop expertise in GCP networking, including network standards and hybrid cloud integrations.
• Architect secure, reliable hybrid cloud environments connecting on‑premises systems with GCP.
• Build scalable data platforms utilizing services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub for advanced analytics.
• Support Generative AI initiatives by leveraging GCP AI/ML tools, especially Vertex AI.
• Implement security controls, compliance policies, and automate resource management with CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide technical mentorship to team members to foster continuous learning and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• At least three years of recent GCP or equivalent cloud systems experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience designing cloud architectures, implementing production infrastructures, and working with cloud‑native container technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting, Unix/Linux environments, source code management, and a strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively and work independently.