Google Cloud Architect
Posted 2 days ago by identifi Global Resources
£76 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Google Cloud Architect role is a 6-month contract position focused on designing secure and scalable systems for UK Government projects. The position requires expertise in Google Cloud technologies and involves collaboration with engineering and security teams. The architect will lead the implementation of cloud solutions while ensuring compliance with government security frameworks. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant transformation programs that impact national capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and delivering secure, scalable, and resilient architectures in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC).
- Engineering solutions for disconnected and data-severed environments.
- Collaborating with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery.
- Implementing automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for repeatable, auditable deployments.
- Providing technical leadership and mentorship across cloud engineering and DevSecOps teams.
- Aligning cloud designs with government security frameworks and enterprise architecture principles.
- Supporting ongoing optimisation, performance tuning, and capability evolution across the programme lifecycle.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or Senior Cloud Engineer, specialising in Google Cloud Platform.
- Practical experience with Google Distributed Cloud (GDC).
- Background working in air-gapped or non-internet-connected environments.
- Strong engineering foundation with deep knowledge of IaC (Terraform, Deployment Manager), automation, and CI/CD.
- Expertise in networking, IAM, containerisation (GKE/Kubernetes), and secure systems design.
- Confidence working within highly regulated or classified environments.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): £76.00/hr
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Google Cloud Architect – Contract 6 Months – Outside IR35 £600 per day SC or DV Clearance (UKSV) Required Hybrid: Home + 3 days/week onsite in Central London
Are you a Google Cloud specialist with a passion for designing secure, mission-critical systems? We’re looking for a Google Cloud Architect to join a specialist systems integrator delivering into UK Government on a major multi-year transformation programme. This is an opportunity to shape and implement some of the most strategically important government systems in operation today. You’ll architect next-generation platforms that protect national capability — working alongside some of the best engineers in the industry in an environment where innovation, precision and security are paramount.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient architectures in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC).
- Engineering solutions for disconnected and data-severed environments.
- Collaborating with engineering, DevOps and security teams to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery.
- Implementing automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for repeatable, auditable deployments.
- Providing technical leadership and mentorship across cloud engineering and DevSecOps teams.
- Aligning cloud designs with government security frameworks and enterprise architecture principles.
- Supporting ongoing optimisation, performance tuning and capability evolution across the programme lifecycle.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or Senior Cloud Engineer, specialising in Google Cloud Platform.
- Practical experience with Google Distributed Cloud (GDC).
- Background working in air-gapped or non-internet-connected environments.
- Strong engineering foundation with deep knowledge of IaC (Terraform, Deployment Manager), automation and CI/CD.
- Expertise in networking, IAM, containerisation (GKE/Kubernetes), and secure systems design.
- Confidence working within highly regulated or classified environments.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
Bonus Points For
- Experience delivering solutions within classified government systems or secure data centres.
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML tooling within GCP.
- Familiarity with NCSC guidance, UK Government cloud policy or cross-domain architecture.
- Knowledge of multi-cloud, edge computing, or data sovereignty considerations.
Why Join?
- Work on nationally significant, high-impact programmes.
- Join a trusted systems integrator with a long track record of secure delivery into UK Government.
- Benefit from long-term programme stability and genuine career development.
- Access continuous learning and upskilling within Google Cloud and secure systems engineering.