Manager, Cloud Architect
KPMG LLP - Albany, NY
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Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Cloud Architect to join our Global Technology & Group which is part of KPMG International.Responsibilities:Lead the architecture, design, and strategy for an enterprise-grade cloud platform, serving as the primary subject matter expert for Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Adhere to and promote the principles of the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework (WAF) to ensure all platform solutions are scalable, reliable, and cost-effectiveCollaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Application Architects, AI specialists, and Cyber Security teams to develop long-term platform roadmaps and design secure, well-architected solutionsDesign and build foundational GCP platform services that enable advanced AI use cases, ensuring the infrastructure is optimized for teams implementing RAG patterns and other LLM solutionsLead pre-production readiness efforts, including Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) and lab testing, to accelerate software delivery through engineering collaboration; implement architecture solutions that address cloud security fundamentals, deployment automation (Infrastructure as Code), and elastic sizing of environmentsProvide technical leadership and expert guidance to engineering teams on how to best leverage the cloud platform, Partner with Dev & Ops to develop patterns, tooling and infrastructure for cloud development and operationsAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum five years of recent experience in designing, implementing, and operating secure architectures in a public cloud environment, with deep proficiency in designing and building enterprise-scale platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) preferably within a large enterprise, government, or financial services firmBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experienceExperience designing cloud platforms that support AI/ML or Generative AI applications, with a strong understanding of the infrastructure requirements for services like Vertex AI and BigQueryExpert understanding of cloud networking (VPC, hybrid connectivity), security principles (IAM, KMS, Security Command Center), and identity management in an enterprise contextProven experience in developing and delivering Cloud Solution Architectures that align with business objectives and technology requirementsGoogle Professional Cloud Architect certification is highly preferred; an Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is a plusApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (
Created: 2026-01-28