Principal Cloud Architect (GCP)

TL;DR

Principal Cloud Architect (GCP/AI): Designing and implementing large-scale, multi-region cloud ecosystems and production-grade GenAI architectures with an accent on security, scalability, and MLOps. Focus on operationalizing RAG systems, establishing enterprise IaC standards, and leading zero-trust security frameworks for global enterprise clients.

Location: Chicago, IL (Travel to customer sites required)

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that helps enterprises turn complex data into strategic assets using cloud and artificial intelligence.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end architectural design of multi-region, high-availability cloud ecosystems supporting petabyte-scale data.
• Operationalize Generative AI by designing production-grade RAG architectures and implementing security guardrails for LLMs.
• Establish enterprise-wide standards for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management.
• Implement zero-trust security frameworks, including BeyondCorp and VPC Service Controls.
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives (CIO/CTO) to align technical strategies with business value.
• Direct FinOps cost-optimization strategies to balance performance with cloud spend sustainability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of GCP experience is a must.
• GCP Professional Cloud Architect Certification is required.
• Proven track record of building globally distributed cloud systems with API-first design principles.
• Expertise in containerization using Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Cloud Build, and Cloud Deploy.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to have

• GCP Professional Data Engineer certification.
• L400 Generative AI skill badge.
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKS) or Terraform certification.
• Experience implementing hybrid connectivity via VPN or Cloud Interconnect.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture that sparks innovation and supports both professional and personal growth.
• Collaborative environment focused on winning together and thriving through challenges.
• Opportunity to work on "bleeding-edge" solutions and solve previously unsolveable problems at AI scale.
• Equal Opportunity Employer commitment.