Google Cloud Platform Cloud Engineer / Cloud Architect

Company Overview

At 4A Consulting, we turn complexity into opportunity. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Baltimore, MD, we are a women-owned, boutique consulting firm specializing in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to both the Federal Government and Fortune 500 clients. Our team blends deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to design tailored strategies that drive measurable and sustainable outcomes. We pride ourselves on an agile, collaborative approach that helps organizations navigate challenges and seize emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. At 4A, we don t just deliver projects, we build trusted partnerships that empower our clients to lead with confidence in the digital age.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Google Cloud Platform Cloud Engineer / Cloud Architect to design, implement, and support secure, scalable, and compliant Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) environments. This role will focus on cloud architecture, landing zone implementation, infrastructure governance, security controls, and enterprise cloud modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with large-scale Google Cloud Platform environments and strong expertise in cloud security, compliance, networking, automation, and enterprise architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-scale Google Cloud Platform environments
• Develop and support secure Google Cloud Platform Landing Zones aligned with enterprise architecture standards
• Implement cloud governance, security controls, and compliance frameworks across Google Cloud Platform environments
• Design scalable cloud infrastructure solutions supporting mission-critical applications and workloads
• Establish cloud networking architecture including VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity
• Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies and security best practices
• Automate infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor cloud performance, availability, security posture, and operational health
• Support cloud migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, development, and business teams to deliver cloud solutions
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including HIPAA and 21 CFR Part 11
• Develop cloud architecture documentation, standards, governance models, and operational procedures
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud architecture decisions and best practices

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall IT infrastructure, cloud engineering, or cloud architecture experience
• Google Cloud Platform Cloud Architect Certification required
• Extensive experience designing and supporting large-scale Google Cloud Platform environments
• Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform services including Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud SQL, IAM, and Networking
• Experience designing and implementing Google Cloud Platform Landing Zones
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting HIPAA and 21 CFR Part 11 regulated environments
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security architecture, and identity management
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or equivalent)
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and cloud automation
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or regulated industries
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized cloud environments
• Knowledge of multi-cloud architectures and cloud migration strategies
• Experience with cloud cost optimization and operational governance
• Experience with security monitoring, compliance auditing, and cloud risk management

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employer sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Join 4A

• Be part of a mission-driven, women-owned consulting firm with a reputation for excellence.
• Work on high-impact projects across federal and commercial clients.
• Collaborate in an inclusive, growth-oriented culture where innovation is valued.
• Access career development programs, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

4A Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive hiring process. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact . This email is intended solely for accommodation requests.

Please note that 4A Consulting participates in the federal E-Verify program. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. 4A Consulting will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.