GCP Terraform Architect (PAN INDIA)

Google Cloud Platform architecture;|Sr. GCP Cloud ArchitectSenior GCP Cloud Architect Experience1420 years overall IT experience7+ years in Cloud Architecture5+ years designing and leading solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Role OverviewThe Senior GCP Cloud Architect is a senior technical leader and design authority responsible for defining cloud architecture strategy; governing technical standards; and delivering secure; scalable; and cost?efficient GCP solutions across large programs.This role operates across multiple teams and domains; influencing platform direction while remaining technically hands?on at the architectural level.The candidate should be ready to provide support in US business hours / ShiftsKey ResponsibilitiesCloud Architecture & StrategyDefine end?to?end GCP architecture for enterprise programsOwn cloud reference architectures; landing zones; and design standardsDrive multi?project; multi?region; and hybrid architecturesEvaluate and recommend GCP services aligned to business goalsAct as final design authority for complex GCP solutionsPlatform & Core Services OwnershipArchitect and govern usage of:Compute Engine; GKE; Cloud RunVPC; Shared VPC; Load BalancersIAM; Org Policies; Service AccountsCloud SQL; Spanner; BigQuery; Cloud StorageDefine patterns for:High availability & disaster recoveryScalability and performanceCost optimization (FinOps)Security; Governance & ComplianceDesign cloud security architecture based on zero trust and least privilegeDefine IAM models; network segmentation; and data protectionImplement governance via:Org policiesPolicy?as?Code frameworksSupport regulatory and compliance requirements (ISO; SOC; PCI; etc.)Partner with Security and Risk teams to create guardrailsInfrastructure as Code & DevOps AlignmentDefine Terraform architecture and standards for enterprise IaCReview and approve IaC designs across teamsDrive automation and CI/CD enablementPromote self?service cloud platforms and golden pathsTechnical Leadership & MentorshipMentor the operation teamLead architecture reviews and design forumsInfluence engineering best practices across multiple teamsProvide expert guidance during P1 incidents and escalationsStakeholder & Business CollaborationEngage with:Product and Engineering leadershipEnterprise ArchitectureSecurity; Finance (FinOps); and OperationsTranslate business requirements into practical cloud architecturesSupport RFPs; estimates; and technical decision records (ADRs)Required Skills & ExpertiseMust?HaveMulti?cloud architecture exposure (AWS / GCP)Expert?level knowledge of GCP & AWS architectureStrong hands?on background in:Networking (Shared VPC; hybrid connectivity)Security & IAM designKubernetes & container platformsDeep experience with Terraform and IaC governanceExperience architecting large?scale production systemsStrong understanding of cloud cost managementExperience on DR failoverExcellent architecture documentation and communication skillsGood to HaveSRE or reliability engineering experiencePolicy as Code (OPA; Sentinel)Experience modernizing legacy/on?prem systems to GCPExperience in regulated enterprise environmentsCertifications (Highly Preferred D2 Level)Google Cloud Professional Cloud ArchitectGoogle Cloud Professional DevOps EngineerGoogle Cloud Professional Security EngineerTerraform Associate (Preferred)