Overview
Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.
We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for six straight years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges.
Credence has an immediate need for Senior Google Cloud Solutions Architect. In this role you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and overseeing robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize infrastructure, drive cloud adoption, and deliver innovative solutions that meet complex business and technical requirements. This position requires deep expertise in GCP architecture, a strong understanding of cloud security and compliance, and the ability to translate business goals into effective technical strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Cloud Strategy & Design: Develop comprehensive cloud strategies aligned with business objectives. Architect tailored GCP solutions for application and data migration, modernization, and integration.
- Solution Implementation: Lead the design and deployment of cloud-native, hybrid, and multi-cloud solutions. Oversee technical development from inception to operational status, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
- Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, ensuring best practices in cloud architecture and deployment. Conduct workshops and technical presentations to demonstrate solution feasibility and value.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business, IT, and security teams to integrate GCP services into existing systems, enhancing performance and reliability.
- Governance & Compliance: Implement data governance frameworks and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST).
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging GCP technologies and trends. Conduct regular assessments of cloud infrastructure to identify and implement improvements.
Requirements
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a DoD Secret clearance. Candidates with an active clearance are strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture or engineering roles, with at least 3 years focused on Google Cloud Platform.
- Proven track record of successful client engagements in cloud migration, modernization, and solution integration.
- Hands-on experience with Terraform, Cloud Foundation Toolkit, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills
- Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect or equivalent certifications.
- Experience designing data architectures (data lakes, warehouses, pipelines) and implementing data governance.
- Ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects in fast-paced environments.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources
Top Skills
What We Do
Credence provides innovative technology, health, international development, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers. We are one of the nation’s largest privately held government contractors.
Our ability to perform exceptionally to implement new solutions, efficiencies, and savings across 220 U.S. Government programs is due to our obsession with exceeding customer expectations and our emphasis on employee wellbeing—best exemplified by our corporate philosophy: “One Measure of Success. Yours.”
WHY WORK WITH CREDENCE? We are consistently rated as a Top Workplace and are proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held firms in the U.S. over the last decade.
Credence treats each customer, teaming partner, and employee as a trusted partner whom we serve. We ensure successful outcomes by focusing on the measure of success that we consider to be most important—Yours.
WHY WORK FOR CREDENCE? We are a diverse, enthusiastic team of professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers. Our culture is focused on employee empowerment, recognition, and reward, and each person is encouraged to take initiative and strive to reach their greatest potential.
HOW CREDENCE GIVES BACK: We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work through corporate charitable events, support for employee volunteering, and a 100% corporate match for employee charitable giving.
