- Company Name
- Summer-Browning Associates Ltd
- Job Title
- Solution Architect
- Job Description
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Job Title: Solution Architect
Role Summary: Deliver secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures across Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) environments, integrating multi‑cloud, edge computing, and AI services while ensuring compliance with UK government security standards.
Expectations: • 6‑month assignment with potential extension.
• Hold an active UK security clearance.
• Design and implement end‑to‑end cloud solutions, including IaC, CI/CD, and secure system design.
• Align solutions with NCSC guidance, UK cloud policy, and data sovereignty requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver secure, scalable, and resilient architectures on GCP and GDC.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Deployment Manager; build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
- Configure and manage networking, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Kubernetes (GKE), and containerised environments.
- Integrate and configure GCP AI technologies within cloud solutions.
- Enable multi‑cloud integration across Azure, AWS, Oracle, and other providers.
- Incorporate edge computing and address data sovereignty considerations.
- Ensure solutions meet NCSC guidance, UK Government cloud policies, and cross‑domain architecture standards.
Required Skills:
- Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC).
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools: Terraform, Deployment Manager.
- Strong background in CI/CD pipeline design and automation.
- Advanced knowledge of networking, IAM, Kubernetes/GKE, and containerisation.
- Experience with AI technologies in cloud environments (GCP AI).
- Multi‑cloud architecture design across Azure, AWS, Oracle, etc.
- Edge computing and data sovereignty implementation.
- Familiarity with NCSC guidance, UK Government cloud policies, and cross‑domain architectures.
- Broad technical foundation in Cloud, M365, Azure, AWS, Networks, Telephony, and Digital systems.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Active UK security clearance (mandatory).
- No specific degree or certification requirements stated.