Responsibilities:

Platform Architecture and Design:
Define and document the target state architecture for our GCP platform, considering scalability, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
Design and implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager.
Architect and implement CI/CD pipelines leveraging GCP services and industry best practices.
Develop and maintain platform standards, policies, and guidelines.
Evaluate and recommend new GCP services and technologies to enhance our platform capabilities.

DevOps Leadership and Implementation:

Champion and drive the adoption of DevOps principles and practices across development, operations, and security teams.
Establish and optimize automated build, test, and deployment processes.
Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure platform health and performance.
Foster a culture of collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement.

DevSecOps Integration:

Lead the integration of security practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Define and implement security controls within the infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
Automate security testing and vulnerability management processes.
Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.
GCP Infrastructure Build and Management:
Lead the provisioning and management of GCP resources, including compute, storage, networking, and databases.
Optimize infrastructure for performance, availability, and cost efficiency.
Implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans on GCP.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform and infrastructure issues.
Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate effectively with development teams, security engineers, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and provide platform solutions.
Communicate technical concepts and solutions clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Participate in architectural reviews and provide constructive feedback.'

Gcp Architect