GCP Subject Matter Expert

About This Role

GCP Subject Matter Expert (Freelance) - Permanent - Riyadh

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About the Role

We’re seeking a GCP Subject Matter Expert to join our client’s mission-critical transformation in Riyadh. As a freelance builder, you’ll architect and drive secure, scalable, and innovative Google Cloud solutions that power enterprise and retail IT environments. This is your opportunity to shape cloud strategy at scale, working alongside elite talent and making a measurable impact where it matters most.

Why This Role Matters

Our client is navigating complex digital transformation, and your expertise will be pivotal in accelerating cloud adoption, ensuring robust security, and optimizing performance. You’ll solve high-stakes challenges — from seamless cloud migrations to integrating advanced services — enabling business agility and future-proofing technology landscapes. Your work will directly influence operational excellence and innovation across the organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and implementing secure, scalable, and cost-effective GCP solutions for enterprise and retail IT environments
• Leading cloud migration strategies, including planning and executing workload transitions to GCP
• Developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Deployment Manager
• Integrating third-party services such as Active Directory, ServiceNow, Backup, Antivirus, and FinOps tools with GCP
• Troubleshooting and resolving GCP infrastructure issues to ensure high availability and performance
• Collaborating with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and manage GKE-based container orchestration
• Ensuring security, compliance, and governance across GCP environments
• Staying updated with GCP service enhancements and industry best practices
• Supporting Windows and Linux OS installation and troubleshooting
• Communicating effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams

What We’re Looking For

• Ownership mindset with a passion for solving complex problems and driving measurable impact
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of IT experience, with at least 3 years working on GCP projects
• Proven expertise in GCP native SaaS and PaaS services
• Hands-on experience with cloud migration, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices
• Proficiency in Terraform, Deployment Manager, and CI/CD tools
• Strong understanding of IAM, VPC, and GCP security frameworks
• Good understanding of GCP database services such as Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Firestore, and Cloud Spanner
• Experience with Windows and Linux system administration
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification is required
• Preferred: Certifications on Azure, AWS, and OCI

Technical Skills

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) – architecture, migration, security, and operations
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Deployment Manager
• CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
• GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) and container orchestration
• Integration with third-party enterprise tools (Active Directory, ServiceNow, Backup, Antivirus, FinOps)
• Windows and Linux OS administration
• GCP database services: Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Firestore, Cloud Spanner

Language Proficiency

• Professional proficiency in English is required

Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• An advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, or Certified Cloud Practitioner are a plus

This is a freelance position based in Riyadh, offering you the flexibility to work on high-impact projects with a leading organization. RELYzIT Talent is committed to placing elite tech talent in roles that drive innovation and real-world results.

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