Cloud Solutions Architect (GCP), Freelance

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Solutions Architect with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and direct experience with Project Nimbus. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and migration of complex workloads to the GCP landing zone specifically tailored for the Israeli government’s strategic cloud initiative.

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Key Responsibilities

• Architecture Design: Design scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructure on GCP according to Project Nimbus standards and best practices.
• Migration Strategy: Lead the migration of on-premises or legacy workloads to the cloud, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
• Security & Compliance: Implement rigorous security protocols, identity management (IAM), and governance frameworks mandated by the Nimbus regulatory requirements.
• Automation (IaC): Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform or Deployment Manager.
• Advisory: Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for stakeholders, bridging the gap between technical execution and project goals.

Required Qualifications

• GCP Expertise: Proven experience as a Cloud Architect with a focus on Google Cloud. Professional Cloud Architect certification is a major plus.
• Nimbus Knowledge: Direct, hands-on experience working within the Project Nimbus framework, including its specific landing zones, security layers, and connectivity (Direct Peering/Interconnect).
• Technical Stack: Proficient in Kubernetes (GKE), Anthos, Cloud Operations (Stackdriver), and networking (VPC design, firewalls).
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the project, a valid security clearance (Sivug) may be required.