Google Cloud Architect
Job Description
Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting a Central Government client, who have a requirement for a Google Cloud Architect on an initial 12 month contract.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing \n\nDesigning and delivering secure, scalable, and resilient architectures in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) environments.\nWorking within disconnected environments on data-severing solutions.\nCollaborating closely with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to ensure seamless integration from design through delivery.\nImplementing automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for repeatable, auditable deployments.\nProviding technical leadership and mentorship, helping teams adopt best practice across cloud engineering and DevSecOps.\nAligning designs with government security frameworks and enterprise architecture principles.\nSupporting ongoing system optimisation and capability development over the lifespan of the programme. \n\nWhat You'll Bring \n\nProven hands-on experience as a Cloud Architect or Senior Cloud Engineer specialising in Google Cloud Platform.\nPractical knowledge of Google Distributed Cloud (GDC),\nExperience working in environments without direct internet connectivity.\nStrong engineering background with deep understanding of IaC (Terraform, Deployment Manager), automation, and CI/CD pipelines.\nExpertise in networking, IAM, containerisation (GKE/Kubernetes), and secure systems design.\nConfident working within highly regulated or classified environments where reliability and compliance are paramount.\nStrong communicator - able to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively. \n\nDesirables\n\nPrior experience working on government classified systems or within secure data centre environments.\nExperience of configuring and using AI technologies within cloud environments, including GCP AI technologies.\nFamiliarity with NCSC guidance, UK Government cloud policies, or cross-domain architectures.\nKnowledge of multi-cloud integrations, edge computing, and data sovereignty requirements.
\n\nNB: The ideal applicant will hold a minimum of SC level vetting and be willing to undertake DV level vetting