At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
What you'll do
The GCP Senior SME is a senior-level technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and governing cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role acts as a trusted advisor to architects, delivery teams, and business stakeholders, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud adoption aligned with enterprise strategy.
1. Architecture & Solution Design
Design scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud architectures using GCP services
Define enterprise cloud standards, reference architectures, and best practices
Drive cloud migration programs (on-prem → GCP) with minimal downtime
Ensure high availability, DR strategy, and scalability of workloads
3. Operations, Support & Governance
Act as L3 escalation point for complex incidents and troubleshooting
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive solutions
Establish SLAs, SLOs, monitoring, and operational runbooks
Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory standards
4. Security & Compliance
Design and enforce IAM, network security, and encryption strategies
Implement zero-trust architecture, segmentation, and governance policies
Ensure adherence to enterprise compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC, etc.)
5. Advisory & Stakeholder Management
Act as trusted advisor to clients, architects, and leadership
Lead design reviews, technical workshops, and solution discussions
Support pre-sales, estimations, and proposal development
Drive customer satisfaction through proactive engagement and solutioning
6. Innovation & Best Practices
Evaluate new GCP services and recommend adoption
Drive automation, DevOps, and FinOps initiatives
Define reusable assets/frameworks and improve delivery efficiency
Stay updated with industry trends and cloud advancements
7. Team Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor junior engineers and architects
Build capability within the team through training and knowledge sharing
Define SOPs, playbooks, and documentation standards
Support capability development and certifications within the team
Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.
Requirements
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Experience in cloud architecture, migrations, and cloud-native development
Hands-on with IaC tools (Terraform, Deployment Manager)
Knowledge of DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, automation)
Strong understanding of networking, security, and governance
Strong problem-solving and analytical capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to lead large-scale transformation programs
Experience working in global delivery or consulting environments
Experience
8–12+ years overall IT experience
3–5+ years deep expertise in GCP
Experience in enterprise cloud transformation projects
Nice to have
Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect
Google Cloud Certified – Professional DevOps Engineer / Data Engineer
Being You
The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.
From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.
We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.
We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.
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