GCP Platform + Security Architect - REMOTE

Job Description

We currently have a career opportunity for a GCP Platform Security Architect in our Cloud and API Practice . While our headquarters location is St. Louis, MO, this position is remote and can be based anywhere within the United States and will be working CT and PT zones.

Job Overview :

Candidates for the GCP Platform Security Architect position typically major in computer science, or a computer related field, and have 10 years of production workload management experience in a related IT field. As an GCP Platform Security Architect you will work with a small team of DevSecOps engineers to deliver infrastructure as a managed service for a strategic Perficient account. In this role, you will identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities within compute, network, storage and database resources running in Google Cloud. You will implement process improvements in various domains including : solution platform automation, source code iteration and improvement, continuous integration, observability instrumentation, and infrastructure as code. You will help design and implement SRE related tools and processes within our client's cloud infrastructure for both internal and external customers.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We're a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we're transforming the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands. You'll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities identified within current state infrastructure.
• Plan migration paths to future state infrastructure using GCP best practices for containerized workloads.
• Provide direction to project engineers to implement SRE platform requirements
• Interact and support cross-functional teams to architect, design, develop, test, and implement error budgets with instrumented event capture for observability
• Architect, design, develop, implement, test, iterate and support Service Level
• Indicators (SLIs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Be precise in helping organizations determine if an SLA should be internal or public-facing, with appropriate accountability and validity.
• Demonstrate knowledge in various DevOps domains (Agile, source control management, pipeline automation, IaaC, etc.)
• Implement Proof-of-Concept projects to validate new SRE solutions
• Build templates, workflows, and repeatable solutions for various SRE use cases as directed
• Implement provided architectural solutions / designs in various SRE disciplines
• Collaborate with client team members to mitigate or eliminate technical dependencies, issues, and risks
• Support common vision, practices, and capabilities across teams
• Engage with Technical Architects and technical staff to determine the most appropriate technical strategy and designs to meet business needs.
• Be an effective communicator at all levels of the business : c-suite, directors and managers, as well as key individual contributors.
• Deliver with positivity and professionalism consistently.
• Lead daily stand-ups and QBR (quarterly business reviews).

Qualifications

We are looking for colleagues with engaging personalities, a passion for excellence in technology, a problem-solving nature, and these other qualifications :

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $92,118 to $202,730. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers' expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients - the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you'll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We're committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders... and we're not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting removed.

Disability Accommodations :

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer : The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. #LI-KO1 #LI-Remote #LI-SRE #LI-GCP

About Us

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We're a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we're transforming the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands. You'll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, experience work-life balance, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

Salary : $92,118 - $202,730