Google Cloud Architect

2 days ago


London Area, United Kingdom identifi Global Resources Full time

Google Cloud Architect – Contract

6 Months – Outside IR35

£600 per day

SC or DV Clearance (UKSV) Required

Hybrid: Home + 3 days/week onsite in Central London

Are you a Google Cloud specialist with a passion for designing secure, mission-critical systems?

We're looking for a
Google Cloud Architect
to join a specialist systems integrator delivering into UK Government on a major multi-year transformation programme.

This is an opportunity to shape and implement some of the most strategically important government systems in operation today. You'll architect next-generation platforms that protect national capability — working alongside some of the best engineers in the industry in an environment where innovation, precision and security are paramount.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient architectures in
    Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
    and
    Google Distributed Cloud (GDC)
    .
  • Engineering solutions for
    disconnected and data-severed environments
    .
  • Collaborating with engineering, DevOps and security teams to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery.
  • Implementing
    automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
    for repeatable, auditable deployments.
  • Providing technical leadership and mentorship across cloud engineering and DevSecOps teams.
  • Aligning cloud designs with
    government security frameworks
    and enterprise architecture principles.
  • Supporting ongoing optimisation, performance tuning and capability evolution across the programme lifecycle.

What You'll Bring

  • Proven experience as a
    Cloud Architect
    or
    Senior Cloud Engineer
    , specialising in
    Google Cloud Platform
    .
  • Practical experience with
    Google Distributed Cloud (GDC)
    .
  • Background working in
    air-gapped or non-internet-connected environments
    .
  • Strong engineering foundation with deep knowledge of
    IaC (Terraform, Deployment Manager)
    , automation and CI/CD.
  • Expertise in networking, IAM, containerisation (
    GKE/Kubernetes
    ), and secure systems design.
  • Confidence working within
    highly regulated or classified environments
    .
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.

Bonus Points For

  • Experience delivering solutions within
    classified government systems
    or secure data centres.
  • Hands-on experience with
    AI/ML tooling within GCP
    .
  • Familiarity with
    NCSC guidance
    , UK Government cloud policy or cross-domain architecture.
  • Knowledge of
    multi-cloud, edge computing
    , or data sovereignty considerations.

Why Join?

  • Work on
    nationally significant, high-impact programmes
    .
  • Join a
    trusted systems integrator
    with a long track record of secure delivery into UK Government.
  • Benefit from long-term programme stability and genuine career development.
  • Access continuous learning and upskilling within
    Google Cloud
    and secure systems engineering.


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