Principal Architect, Federal, Public Sector
Description For Principal Architect, Federal, Public Sector
Google Cloud Platform is seeking a Principal Architect to join their Public Sector team, focusing on federal government clients. This role combines technical expertise with business advisory capabilities, requiring 10+ years of enterprise architecture experience. The position involves leading cross-functional teams to help customers design and implement enterprise cloud strategies.
The ideal candidate will work directly with high-level stakeholders, including C-suite executives, to drive cloud adoption and digital transformation in government agencies. They must possess deep knowledge of cloud computing, enterprise architecture, and federal agency operations. The role offers a competitive base salary range of $181,000-$257,000, plus bonus and equity opportunities.
Key responsibilities include building trusted advisory relationships, providing technical leadership in cloud solutions, and managing enterprise architecture relationships with customers. The position requires US citizenship and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
Google Cloud Platform offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while serving public sector needs. The team focuses on security, reliability, and scalability, developing solutions across the full technology stack. This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with business acumen and has a passion for public sector digital transformation.
The position is based in Washington D.C., offering the chance to work directly with federal agencies and shape the future of government technology infrastructure. Google provides a comprehensive benefits package and promotes an inclusive work environment, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced enterprise architects looking to make an impact in the public sector.
Responsibilities For Principal Architect, Federal, Public Sector
- Build a trusted advisory relationship with strategic accounts and engage with Architects, VP Engineering, c-level executives
- Provide domain expertise around public cloud and enterprise technology
- Make recommendations on integration strategies, enterprise architectures, platforms, and application infrastructure
- Manage the holistic enterprise architecture relationship with customers
- Travel up to 50% of the time to customer sites, conferences, and other related events as needed
Requirements For Principal Architect, Federal, Public Sector
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 10 years of experience as an enterprise architect or equivalent experience in a customer-facing role
- Experience in cloud market insights and cloud computing across applications, infrastructure, storage, platforms, or data
- Experience engaging with, and presenting to, technical stakeholders and executive leaders
- Experience in, or supporting, Federal agencies
- Must be a US Citizen to meet customer and compliance requirements
Benefits For Principal Architect, Federal, Public Sector
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits package (not specified in detail)
