Remote Cloud Architect, Contract

Description:

• 66degrees is seeking a senior contractor for a 21-week remote assignment with the potential to extend.
• The role involves identifying customer priorities, technical objections, and design strategies within the Google ecosystem to drive business growth and resolve blockers.
• Responsibilities include leading requirements gathering and project scoping, solution design, problem-solving, and architecture diagramming.
• The contractor will provide domain expertise around public cloud and enterprise technology.
• Recommendations on integration strategies, enterprise architectures, platforms, and application infrastructure will be required to implement complete solutions for clients.
• The role also includes leading planning, status, and standup meetings.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of GCP experience, with AWS experience being beneficial.
• A GCP Architect Certification is required, and other certifications for Google, Kubernetes, or Terraform are a plus.
• A minimum of 2 years as a GCP Architect is necessary.
• Experience in building, architecting, designing, and implementing distributed global cloud-based systems is essential.
• Extensive experience with security (zero trust) and networking in cloud environments is required.
• Candidates should be capable of advising and implementing CI/CD practices using tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Cloud Build, and Cloud Deploy, as well as concepts like GitOps and GitFlow.
• Experience in containerizing workloads using Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and Artifact Registry is necessary.
• Knowledge of structured Cloud Architecture practices, hybrid cloud deployments, and on-premises-to-cloud migration deployments and roadmaps is required.
• Candidates must have the ability to work cross-functionally and engage and influence audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and customer-facing communication are essential.
• Proficiency in documentation and knowledge transfer using remote meetings, written documents, and technical diagrams slide decks is required.
• Experience in implementing hybrid connectivity using VPN or Cloud Interconnect is a plus.
• A background in professional services/consulting is desired.

Benefits:

• The position offers the flexibility of remote work.
• There is potential for contract extension beyond the initial 21-week assignment.
• 66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer, ensuring fair consideration for all qualified applicants.
• The company is committed to protecting employee privacy in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).