Position
Solution Architect GCP (GKE) REMOTE at NTT DATA North America
Location
Remote; Mexico (MX-MEX), Mexico
Overview
We are seeking a Solution Architect GCP (GKE) REMOTE to join our team in Mexico. This role focuses on designing and delivering GCP-based cloud architectures and migration strategies, with emphasis on GKE and related GCP services.
Responsibilities
- Designing and implementing cloud solutions on GCP
- Enhancing delivery systems with Continuous Integration
- Coordinate with internal teams to meet goals
- Deploying, monitoring applications in a Kubernetes environment
- Configure hardware, services, settings, and storage
- Improve monitoring and alert systems
- Troubleshoot issues and resolve problems as needed
- Documentation and support
- Set up monitoring and logging to troubleshoot a cluster or debug a containerized application
- Manage Kubernetes objects and workflows
- Declarative and imperative interaction with the Kubernetes API
- Manage Secrets and confidential settings using Secrets
- Configure load balancing, port forwarding, firewall rules and DNS configurations
- Hands-on Terraform; write reusable Terraform modules
- Hands-on Python and Unix shell scripting
- Understand CI / CD pipelines in a globally distributed environment (Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, Docker registry)
- Experience with GCP services and writing Cloud Functions
- Deploy and manage Kubernetes infrastructure with Terraform Enterprise
Qualifications
Technical Qualification / Knowledge : Expertise in assessment, designing and implementing GCP solutions including compute, network, storage, identity, security, DR / business continuity strategy, migration, templates, cost optimization, PowerShell, Terraform, strong automation, Ansible, etc. Must have GCP Solution Architect CertificationExperience executing large complex cloud transformation programs including discovery, assessment, business case creation, design, build, migration planning and migration executionExperience using industry leading or native discovery, assessment and migration toolsGood knowledge of cloud technology, deployment patterns, and compatibility of applicationsGood knowledge of GCP technologies and components and variationsCompute Engine, Compute Engine Managed Instance Groups, KubernetesCloud Storage, Cloud Storage for Firebase, Persistent Disk, Local SSD, Filestore, Transfer ServiceVPC, Cloud DNS, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud VPN Gateway, Network Load Balancing, Global load balancing, Firewall rules, Cloud ArmorCloud IAM, Resource Manager, Multi-factor Authentication, Cloud KMSCloud Billing, Cloud Console, StackdriverCloud SQL, Cloud Spanner SQL, Cloud BigtableCloud Run, GKE, Anthos Service Mesh, Cloud Functions, PowerShell on GCPSolid understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS architecturesDesign of cloud environments with focus on GCP; production, staging, QA, development environmentsDelivery of cloud strategies aligned with business objectives, with focus on migrations and DRNurture cloud computing expertise internally and externally to drive cloud adoptionDeep understanding of IaaS and PaaS services and how to combine them to build complex solutionsEnsure cloud solutions follow security and compliance controls, including data sovereigntyDeliver cloud platform architecture documents and provide guidance across application, database and testing teamsCollaborate with application architects and DevOps to modernize IaaS to PaaSCreate solutions supporting a DevOps approach for delivery and operationsInteract with business representatives to gather functional and non-functional requirementsCreate proofs-of-concept to demonstrate viability of proposed solutionsDevelop enterprise-level conceptual solutions and secure consensus / approval for global applicationsUnderstand other architecture disciplines (application, database, infrastructure, enterprise)Identify and implement best practices, tools and standardsProvide consultative support to the DevOps team for production incidentsDrive and support system reliability, availability, scale, and performanceEvangelize cloud automation and define standards for building and maintaining cloud platformsKnowledgeable about configuration management (Chef / Puppet / Ansible)Automation skills using CLI scripting in languages such as Bash, Python, Ruby, etc.Develop designs that meet customer requirements with scalability, availability, performance and cost effectiveness using GCPGather requirements to define architectural solutions on GCPConclude high-level and low-level designs for the GCP platform (may include data center design)Provide GCP operations and deployment guidance and best practices throughout the project lifecycleUnderstand monitoring metrics, thresholds and take corrective actions as neededKnowledge on automation to reduce incidentsKnowledge of cloud center operations, monitoring tools and backup solutionsGKE : Create the container infrastructure platformCertifications
Certification : GCP Solution Architect and GKEProcess / Quality Knowledge
Must have clear knowledge of ITIL-based service delivery; ITIL certification is desiredKnowledge on qualityKnowledge on security processesSoft Skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with global customersStrong technical leadership to drive solutionsFocused on quality, cost and time of deliverablesTimely and accurate communicationOwnership of technical issues and stakeholder engagement for timely resolutionFlexibility to learn and lead other technology areas (public cloud, private cloud, automation)Good reporting skillsWilling to work in different time zones as per project requirementsTeam player and ability to work as an individual contributor as neededFocused, results-oriented and self-motivatedAbout NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com
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Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries : IT Services and IT Consulting#J-18808-Ljbffr