Cloud Infrastructure Architect | GCP, Security, Automation & High-Availability Support

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a highly skilled Google Cloud SRE to lead the design management and optimization of scalable reliable production environments on GCP. This role requires a versatile professional who can wear three hatsDesign Developer and SREsupporting cloud infrastructure automating operations and troubleshooting critical incidents. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive experience in GCP observability solutions and DevOps practices to enhance system resilience performance and security contributing to our enterprise cloud strategy and digital transformation initiatives.

Software Requirements

Required Software Proficiency:

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP): comprehensive knowledge of GCP services supporting scalable secure cloud environments (5-6 years of experience)

• Terraform (latest versions): expertise in infrastructure as code for supporting cloud provisioning and automation

• Programming Languages: proficiency in any programming language (e.g. Python Go or Java) supporting scripting and automation tasks

• Monitoring & Observability tools: expert in designing and managing observability solutions using tools such as Prometheus Grafana Cloud Monitoring and similar support platforms

• Cloud Security & Identity: familiarity with security best practices and IAM policies supporting enterprise standards

Preferred Software Skills:

• Testing Terraform modules or scripting with Python supporting automation and validation

• Leveraging AI for automating SRE functions and operational workflows (preferred)

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the design deployment and management of scalable reliable cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise workloads on GCP

• Develop and optimize observability solutions for real-time monitoring incident detection and performance tuning

• Support and automate key operational processes including deployment scaling and incident response

• Troubleshoot and resolve critical infrastructure application and security issues within cloud environments

• Collaborate with development security and operations teams to enforce best practices supporting security compliance and high availability

• Support cloud migrations environment provisioning and infrastructure automation using Terraform or similar tools

• Develop comprehensive documentation for architecture operational procedures and security policies

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for performance automation and cost optimization supporting enterprise goals

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Languages & Automation (Essential):

  • Python Go or Java supporting scripting automation and operational tools

  • Terraform for infrastructure automation supporting cloud provisioning

  • Monitoring tools: Prometheus Grafana Cloud Monitoring supporting visibility and incident response

• Cloud & Infrastructure:

  • GCP services supporting enterprise cloud architectures (preferred)

  • Cloud security practices supporting IAM data protection and compliance standards

• Monitoring & Observability:

  • Design and manage monitoring stacks supporting real-time health and security insights

• Security & Compliance:

  • Implement encryption IAM controls and audit mechanisms aligned with enterprise security standards supported by GCP

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience and 3 to 4 years supporting cloud-native production environments especially on Google Cloud Platform

• 5-6 years in managing scalable production environment

• Proven experience designing deploying and managing highly available scalable cloud systems supporting enterprise applications

• Hands-on experience in automating infrastructure using Terraform CI/CD pipelines and scripting languages

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot resolve outages and optimize cloud resources under high-pressure scenarios

• Experience supporting regulated industries with strong security compliance and audit requirements (preferred)

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design implement and support scalable GCP cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise workloads

• Monitor system health troubleshoot incidents and perform root cause analysis to prevent future outages

• Automate deployment scaling and operational workflows integrating infrastructure as code practices

• Support cloud migration efforts environment provisioning and system upgrades

• Collaborate closely with development security and operations teams to enhance system resilience and security

• Maintain detailed documentation of architecture operational procedures and security policies

• Continuously evaluate emerging cloud tools and practices to improve performance and operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field

• 3 to 4 years supporting cloud infrastructure and automation in enterprise environments primarily on GCP

• Certifications such as Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect AWS Solutions Architect or equivalent are desirable

• Experience designing deploying and supporting secure scalable high-availability cloud environments supporting enterprise operations

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills supporting complex cloud infrastructure issues

• Leadership qualities to guide teams foster best practices and support cloud adoption initiatives

• Effective stakeholder communication skills supporting technical and business alignment

• Adaptability to evolving cloud security standards industry regulations and enterprise needs

• Strategic thinking supporting scalable secure and operationally resilient cloud environments

• Organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple cloud projects in fast-paced environments

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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