Google Cloud Architect (NV1+) – Sovereign Cloud Projects

About the role

Cognitio Digital is seeking an experienced Google Cloud Architect with an active NV1 (or higher) security clearance to join its Cloud, Cyber and Digital Engineering team. You will design, govern and operate secure sovereign cloud environments for Australian government and Defence clients, contributing to high‑impact cloud transformation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Design and operate enterprise‑scale Google Cloud environments, including IAM, organisation policies, shared VPCs, landing zones, Cloud KMS, and logging/monitoring.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers, security specialists, architects and client stakeholders to solve complex challenges and influence platform direction.
• Ensure compliance with ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight and Zero Trust principles within sovereign cloud projects.

Required profile

• Active NV1 (or higher) security clearance.
• Google Professional Cloud Architect certification.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Required skills

• Google Cloud Platform (IAM, Organisation Policies, Shared VPCs, Landing Zones, Cloud KMS, Logging, Monitoring).
• Google Professional Cloud Architect certification.
• Experience with Google or Azure Professional Cloud Security Engineer and/or Associate Cloud Engineer certifications (desirable).
• Knowledge of ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight and Zero Trust principles (desirable).