Remote Senior Cloud Architect

Description:

• Torchlight is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Architect to significantly contribute to our technology team.
• As a key technical leader, you will be responsible for end-to-end design, implementation, and management of robust, scalable, and secure cloud-based solutions primarily on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• You will leverage extensive expertise in cloud architecture, big data, and security to strategically drive our platform's evolution and ensure its success in meeting the unique and critical needs of our government sector clients.
• The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, exceptional communication and collaboration skills, and a passion for solving complex, mission-critical challenges.
• This position is 100% telecommute with some travel to Tampa, FL.
• Responsibilities include developing a comprehensive cloud strategy, architecting scalable cloud solutions, optimizing data ingestion and processing, enforcing security policies, collaborating with stakeholders, managing cloud resources, evaluating cloud technologies, leading technical discussions, maintaining architecture documentation, staying current with cloud advancements, resolving technical issues, providing leadership to teams, and managing cloud-related projects.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen as required to obtain a DOD SECRET CLEARANCE.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience is required.
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform is necessary.
• A valid Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification is mandatory.
• Extensive experience with big data technologies and services such as BigQuery, Bigtable, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Workflows, and GKE is required.
• A solid understanding and hands-on experience with GCP IAM, security policies, network security (VPCs, firewalls), and data protection is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to design for security, resilience, and scalability is required.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills are necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders is essential.

Benefits:

• Torchlight Analytics LLC provides an inclusive work environment and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
• All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for positions requiring government security clearance and for certain other restricted positions.