Google Cloud Product Manager

Cloud Architect

Join our dynamic team as a Cloud Architect where you will leverage your expertise in Google Cloud Platform to design and implement robust cloud solutions. With a focus on security, scalability, and efficiency, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our cloud infrastructure. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work both remotely and on-site ensuring flexibility and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable cloud architectures using Google Cloud Platform to meet business requirements and enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee the deployment and management of Google Cloud resources ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide expertise in configuring and managing Google Cloud services including Cloud SDK, Cloud Key Management, and Security Policies.
• Develop and enforce security policies to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Utilize Operations Suite to monitor and optimize cloud performance ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Manage cloud billing and optimize costs through effective resource allocation and usage monitoring.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions to safeguard data and ensure business continuity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy hybrid connectivity solutions enhancing network integration.
• Utilize Terraform for infrastructure as code ensuring consistent and repeatable cloud deployments.
• Configure and manage Virtual Private Networks and VPC Service Controls to secure cloud environments.
• Lead the implementation of Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies to control access and protect resources.
• Provide guidance on the use of the Cloud Foundation Toolkit to streamline cloud operations and improve efficiency.
• Implement Cloud Load Balancing to distribute traffic and optimize application performance.

Qualifications

• Possess a strong background in Google Cloud Platform design and architecture with hands-on experience in GCP services.
• Demonstrate expertise in managing cloud security and implementing robust security policies.
• Experience with Terraform and infrastructure as code practices is essential.
• Familiarity with hybrid connectivity solutions and networking foundations is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery strategies is required.
• Experience in managing cloud billing and cost optimization is a plus.

Certifications Required

Google Professional Cloud Architect Certification is required.

What We Offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning, and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

Other Employment-Related Information

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.