GCP Pre-Sales Solutions Architect

Solutions EngineerSolutions EngineerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 10,001+Since 1978H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California + 5 moreAll locations: California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas

Posted

5 days ago

Salary

$94.2K - $215.1K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree15 yrs expEnglishAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformITSMKubernetesPrometheusTerraform

Job Description

• Define enterprise cloud strategy and target-state architecture, covering capability uplift, adoption frameworks, modernization patterns, and future‑state operating model design. • Develop multi-year transformation roadmaps aligned to business priorities, value drivers, and measurable outcomes. • Design Cloud discovery and assessment, 7R classification, dependency mapping, and business case creation anchored in measurable outcomes. • Build comprehensive financial models- TCO/ROI projections, migration cost modelling, and multi-year cloud investment forecasting. • Architect cloud Landing Zones across GCP, Azure, and AWS, integrating identity, networking, governance, policy management, and security guardrails. • Define reference architecture including IaC standards, reusable Terraform modules, and automation patterns. • Define migration waves, tooling integration, orchestration workflows, and governance structures ensuring predictable, high‑quality migration outcomes. • Develop Transition & Transformation (T&T) plans for large-scale multi-phase programs. • Drive infrastructure-led app modernization, designing container platforms (AKS/EKS/GKE) and implementing SRE principles (SLIs, SLOs, error budgets). • Architect reliable, automated platform engineering ecosystems that accelerate delivery and operations. • Design multi-cloud CI/CD ecosystems, pipeline topology, artifact workflows, and automated release strategies. • Define DevSecOps integration patterns across compliance, governance, and quality gates. • Build and structure business cases and pricing models to support solution justification and commercial alignment. • Collaborate seamlessly with Delivery teams to finalize statement of work, secure necessary approvals, and ensure smooth handover for execution. • Provide strategic guidance on AI-led operations, predictive intelligence, cloud-native digitalization, FinOps, SRE, container platforms, cloud self‑service, and multi-cloud orchestration tooling. • Lead client orals, value workshops, architecture reviews, and executive briefings to shape cloud transformation deals. • Prepare and deliver capability presentations, solution narratives, and differentiated value propositions. • Collaborate with hyperscalers and technology partners to bring innovation, new capabilities, and co-sell alignment. • Work closely with cloud vendors/partners for new technology adoption and continuous capability uplift of delivery and presales teams.

Job Requirements

  • 15+Years IT experience with at least 5 years in Cloud Solutioning
  • Proven leadership in cloud transformations, platform engineering, and managed services opportunities
  • Expertise in hybrid cloud platforms including GCP, Azure, AWS
  • Proficient in engineering IaaS, PaaS, middleware platforms, container ecosystems, and AI/ML workloads across public and private clouds
  • Skilled in shaping cloud-native architectures aligned to business and transformation goals
  • Strong architecture experience in networking, Kubernetes, serverless, integration, and data platforms
  • Understanding & Knowledge of ITSM flow, IT Observability (Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, GCP Ops Suite, Prometheus), AIOps tools
  • Strong understanding of ITIL v4, SRE practices, operational models, SLIs/SLOs, and cloud operations governance supporting design of resilient, observable, and efficient cloud platforms
  • Integrate FinOps principles into solution architecture to drive transparency, cost optimization, forecasting accuracy, and consumption‑aligned financial governance, ensuring architecture choices support the commercial strategy
  • Good at engaging CXOs and senior leadership through clear, outcome‑driven communication
  • Adept at translating complex, multi‑cloud architectures into clear, compelling narratives
  • Strong leadership presence with a proven ability to guide cross‑functional teams, drive collaborative solutioning.
  • Certifications (Preferred) Google Cloud Professional Certified | Microsoft Azure Expert/Architect | AWS Professional Certified | Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) | Certified FinOps Practitioner / FinOps Professional, demonstrating strong cloud financial governance and cost‑optimization capability ITIL v4 Certified | TOGAF Certified, enabling structured architecture governance and service management alignment.

Benefits

  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
  • Company paid holidays
  • Personal Days
  • Sick Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

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