Senior Lead Cloud Architect - GCP (RapidScale)

<p>At <strong> RapidScale </strong> , exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable managed cloud solutions, we help SMBs and enterprises alike simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure and Google to a full set of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale helps companies turn technology into their biggest competitive advantage. As part of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experience<br><br>You will collaborate with a skilled professional services team to assist customers in migrating to and utilizing Google Cloud throughout their entire cloud adoption journey. This includes assessments, design, proof-of-concepts, documentation, planning, execution, and optimization. In this role, you will primarily focus on project delivery with direct customer engagement.<br><br><strong> What You'll Do: </strong><br><br><ul> <li> Evaluate application portfolios and plan migrations to Google Cloud, delivering written assessments (usually as part of an Infrastructure Assessment) that include: <ul> <li> Total Cost of Ownership / Rightsizing models </li> <li> Resource mapping to target Google Cloud solutions </li> <li> Application migration strategies (6 R's) </li> <li> High-level project plans and work breakdown structures </li> <li> High-level infrastructure designs and diagrams </li> </ul> </li> <li> Actively participate in implementation teams: <ul> <li> Define and uphold the overarching technical vision for projects, addressing both customer and project team needs </li> <li> Create and maintain detailed diagrams and configuration documentation </li> <li> Educate customers about Google Cloud services and general cloud best practices and pitfalls </li> </ul> </li> <li> Work with colleagues to refine and enhance the overall cloud Solutions Architecture practice: <ul> <li> Assist pre-sales team