Cognizant · 23 hours ago
GCP Architect
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelCognizant is seeking a GCP Architect to design and implement innovative cloud solutions using Google Cloud Platform. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the optimal performance and integration of cloud applications while providing architectural oversight and guidance on GCP resource management.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and optimize GCP resource hierarchy, including org-level configuration, folders, and project structure
Define landing zone architecture including Shared VPC, VPC SC, IAM strategy, and environment configuration
Provide architectural oversight across landing zone augmentation, environment setup, and terraform based codification
Review Terraform plans, modules, and resource import patterns from existing AWS/GCP workloads
Collaborate with networking, IAM, DevOps, and migration teams to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant design
Guide parity testing between source and target infrastructure for cost and performance benchmarking
Qualification
Required
Deep Knowledge Of GCP Architecture, Including Resource Hierarchy (Org → Folders → Projects)
Organization Policies
Shared VPC
VPC Service Controls (VPC SC)
Strong Understanding Of Cloud Run, GKE, and DataProc usage patterns
IAM design (least privilege, custom roles, Cloud Identity groups)
Security services (Cloud KMS, Secret Manager)
Centralized logging and monitoring (Cloud Logging / Cloud Monitoring)
Ability to review and guide Terraform based IaC at enterprise scale
Familiarity with multi environment setups (Prod/Staging/QA/Dev)
Experience working in large migration or RFP driven programs with unknowns and evolving inputs
Qualified candidates must have valid US work authorization. Cognizant is unable to offer visa sponsorships for this role
Preferred
Prior experience architecting landing zones or platform foundations in GCP
Exposure to hybrid connectivity (VPN / Interconnect)
Understanding of CI/CD workflows in Cloud Build and GitOps models
Experience collaborating with security, DevOps, and platform engineering teams
Experience with AWS to GCP migrations (applications, ETL, Lambda re architecture)
Familiarity with COTS application migration considerations
Strong documentation and review ability for runbooks and operational workflows
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
Recent News
2026-01-19
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