24-1030: GCP Cloud Architect

GCP Cloud Architect 

(Active MBI Clearance or the Ability to Obtain Required) 

Job ID#: 24-1030
Location: Herndon, VA (Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite) 
Clearance: IRS MBI

Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do: 

At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions. 

What You’ll Do: 

As the selected Cloud (GCP) Solution Architect, you’ll be asked to display your deep understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and architecture, and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions that meet our client’s business needs 

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 

• Design and implement scalable and efficient architectures for document processing workflows using Google Cloud DocAI and related technologies.

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration. 

• Evaluate and recommend appropriate GCP technologies and architecture based on performance, cost, and scalability. 

• Design and implement data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and storing document data and work with data scientists to prepare data for model training and evaluation. 

• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like Terraform and Cloud Deployment Manager. 

• Develop and maintain cloud architecture standards and best practices. 

• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and cost-efficiency. 

• Ensure security and compliance of cloud solutions. 

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members. 

• Stay up to date with the latest GCP features and industry trends. 

• Conduct regular reviews and audits of cloud infrastructure. 

• Develop and maintain documentation for cloud architecture and processes. 

• Assist in the migration of on-premises applications to GCP. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure. 

• Participate in disaster recovery planning and implementation. 

• Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. 

• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and tools. 

• Conduct training sessions and workshops for team members and stakeholders. 

What You’ll Need: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 

• Extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). 

• GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Machine Learning Engineer). 

• Experience with Google Document AI, Vertex AI, Vision AI, and Gemini.

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design. 

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go. 

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes. 

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps, MLOps practices. 

• Knowledge of networking concepts and technologies. 

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Stackdriver, Prometheus, or Grafana. 

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments is a plus.