senior cloud it architect

Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role
As a Senior Cloud IT Architect – GCP, you will be responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable, and reliable solutions on Google Cloud Platform. You will lead technical assessments, develop cloud management architectures, and ensure compliance with data protection and security frameworks. This role requires collaboration with development and infrastructure teams, applying agile methodologies and leveraging CI/CD tools to deliver robust enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud solutions on GCP for production workloads with high reliability, scalability, and security
• Perform technical assessments and develop cloud management architectures and reference models
• Identify and apply security and compliance frameworks (SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, CIS)
• Ensure the security of the cloud environment by defining identity and access management policies (IAM)
• Build and manage container architectures with Kubernetes, EKS, Docker
• Develop automation solutions with Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent scripting tools
• Manage on-premises and hybrid cloud data centers with automation and orchestration frameworks
• Use software lifecycle management tools such as Jira, Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket, and Confluence
• Collaborate with technical leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver solution designs and technical roadmaps

What We Offer

• Opportunity to architect cutting-edge cloud solutions for enterprise clients in diverse industries
• Hybrid work model with flexibility depending on business needs
• Career path toward Distinguished Engineer or Technical Leadership roles
• Access to advanced multi-cloud training and certification programs (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Your future at Kyndryl
At Kyndryl, senior professionals like you are empowered to shape the future of enterprise technology. As a GCP Architect, you will not only design and deliver mission-critical solutions, but also define standards and best practices adopted across industries. You will collaborate with a global community of architects and technical leaders, influencing how enterprises modernize their IT strategies.

Here you'll find the resources, scale, and freedom to innovate – from building resilient multi-cloud architectures to defining security and compliance strategies that set benchmarks in the market. Whether you pursue deep technical mastery or broader leadership responsibilities, Kyndryl provides the environment for you to accelerate your career at the highest level.

Who You Are
You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important, you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• 4+ years of experience designing and implementing cloud solutions on GCP
• Advanced knowledge of GCP services such as Compute Engine, Google Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Google Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud DNS, VPC
• Strong expertise in designing and developing large-scale systems
• Experience with hybrid cloud management and data centers using Terraform or Ansible
• Proficiency in container architectures (Kubernetes, EKS, Docker)
• Proficiency with CI/CD and lifecycle management tools (Jira, Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Confluence)
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills, customer- and results-oriented

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Certifications: GCP Professional Cloud Architect, Kubernetes Certified Administrator, Red Hat OpenShift
• Experience in leading teams of other technical subject matter experts
• Experience managing hybrid infrastructures including VMware, PowerVM, Hyper-V
• Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and advanced compliance standards

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Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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