Cloud Engineer
"SZNS Solutions (pronounced "seasons") is a technology consulting company and Google Cloud Partner based in Reston VA. We specialize in delivering agentic AI and cloud computing solutions. Founded by ex-Googlers with engineers from Google, Amazon, and Capital One, SZNS differentiates itself particularly in AI, data engineering, blockchain, and cloud-native software application development.”
Role Summary
The Cloud Solutions Architect is the visionary planner for large-scale enterprise and government cloud initiatives, creating the blueprints that align with our clients' business goals. Ultimately, you will serve as the trusted advisor for enterprise and government clients’ next generation cloud and AI initiatives. While you will lead the design, you remain a "builder at core," capable of initiating the integration and testing of your own architectural visions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and Plan Cloud-Native Solutions: Lead the design of scalable Google Cloud Platform (GCP) solutions while satisfying stringent compliance standards
- Networking Topologies: Design secure, resilient, and scalable network topologies and strategies for VPC design, subnet routing, and disaster recovery for mission-critical systems
- Cloud Deployments and Integrations: Design, optimize, or develop solutions using the appropriate cloud services and how they integrate with 3rd party systems
- Team Leadership & Collaboration: Translate business needs from client leadership (eg: CIO/CTO) and other stakeholders into technical requirements for implementation. Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and optimal deployments
- Agentic Workflows: Create and deploy effective, efficient, and safe Agentic capabilities and workflows
- Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing new technologies and tools that can improve our end solutions
- FinOps: Design for cost-optimized architecture and implement FinOps best practices
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in cloud technology, demonstrating a clear progression from engineering into architectural design
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms, specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform
- Excellent strategic thinking and communication skills, with the ability to influence C-level stakeholders
- Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and serverless architecture
- Active Google Cloud certifications, or willingness to obtain within one month of joining
- Curiosity, experimentation with latest technologies, and bias for action
- U.S. Citizen
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
- Experience leading multi-tenant cloud foundations and cloud migrations
- Experience designing secure landing zones with guardrails, org policies, and multi-project structures
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, HIPAA, etc.) and security strategies
- Knowledge of how cloud architecture impacts the deployment of decentralized technologies and agentic workflows
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid work environment (MWF in-person in our Reston office)
- A collaborative and innovative work environment
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
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