Senior GCP Architect

Title : Senior GCP Architect
Location : Remote | U.S. based candidates only
Job Type : Contract
Compensation : $80.00 - $90.00 per hour (W2)
Industry: Cloud Services / IT Consulting

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About the Role
We are hiring on behalf of a leading cloud solutions provider that partners with enterprise clients to deliver cutting-edge infrastructure and platform services. This organization is known for its deep technical expertise, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
As a Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architect , you will play a pivotal role in both pre-sales and post-sales engagements. This is a high-impact, client-facing position ideal for a seasoned cloud architect who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges. Job Description
In this role, you will:

• Act as a GCP subject matter expert (SME), advising internal teams, partners, and customers on cloud architecture and best practices.
• Split your time between pre-sales (50%) and delivery (50%) activities.
• Support pre-sales efforts by designing cloud solutions, participating in client discussions, and contributing to proposals.
• Lead delivery engagements, ensuring solutions are implemented according to architectural standards and client requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including API specialists, engineers, and cloud operations to align solutions with platform goals.
• Provide expert guidance on GCP services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, VPC, IAM, BigQuery, and Pub/Sub.
• Advise on cloud governance, security, scalability, and cost optimization strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to both technical and executive stakeholders.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture, including 3+ years specifically with GCP.
• Proven ability to design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud solutions.
• Deep knowledge of GCP core services and architecture patterns.
• Experience supporting both pre-sales and post-sales functions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with cloud architecture tools and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Google Professional Cloud Architect certification or equivalent.
• Experience working in a consulting or client-facing environment.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.

Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! For questions or more information about this role, please call our office at (651) 772-9225. Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!