Senior Cloud & Security Architect

Key points at a glance

Salary : €84–90K OTE (base €74K + bonus)

Purpose : Build, architect and secure Google Cloud platforms and solutions for leading Nordic companies. Join us at an exciting time when Gapps is shifting from resale to service-driven business.

Location : Hybrid role, Helsinki HQ or remote from Finland

Growth : Build rare Cloud Security skills, develop cloud architecture skills, get certified, and shape Gapps’ Essentials unit as we move into AI-driven services

Team & manager : Join Tuomas Hulkkonen’ Cloud & Security team – a tight, skilled crew led with clarity, empowerment, and focus on customer impact

Why Gapps is your next career move

If you are a seasoned cloud engineer or cloud architect looking to become a leading Cloud Security and hands-on cloud architect expert , this is the step that will transform your career next.

At Gapps, we don’t dilute our focus : we are Google Cloud only . Unlike many consultancies, you’ll never be shuffled into AWS or Azure projects just to fill billing quotas. Instead, you’ll go deep into Google Cloud – and specifically, into security. You’ll get hands-on with Cloud Security and cloud Architecture , from audits and security reviews to real transformation projects.

That means not just strong customer impact today, but also a rare market value tomorrow : GCP architects with security engineering capability are scarce, and if you spend a few years with us, you’ll be one of them.

This role is open because we’re reshaping our Essentials business, moving from license resale into high-value consulting and managed services. We need senior-level expertise to meet our clients’ expectations of enterprise-grade quality and to keep Gapps at the edge of modern cloud architecture and security.

It’s not the role for everyone. But if you want to be in a small, expert-led, founder-owned consultancy where you can move faster, influence broader, and grow deeper than in the big firms – this is it.

Role details

What you’ll do

Lead and deliver cloud architecture and security projects on Google Cloud (architecture development, migrations, foundations, platform engineering, audits, reviews, security development)

Take full ownership of solutions and customer engagements : you’re not an order-taker, you’re the one challenging, advising, and steering the client

Work hands-on in design and implementation; some projects are one-person assignments, others team-based

Grow continuously : certifications are rewarded (200 € per cert bonus) and security expertise is central

Your typical week

Daily : Join your Secure Cloud Infrastructure & Platform team’s check-in to align and spar with colleagues.

Most of your time : Embedded in client projects, designing and securing cloud environments.

Sometimes : Support presales or internal service development when your expertise is needed.

Weekly : Monday planning and competence team session, ensuring learning flows back into the Gapps community.

Key stakeholders

Your core team of 5–7 cloud & security specialists (growing this year)

Customers’ technical and business teams, where you act as trusted advisor

Occasionally, sales & pr colleagues when shaping opportunities

Your success will be measured by

High-quality customer outcomes and satisfaction (we are building more systematic feedback loops now)

Sustainable consulting (not just billable hours, but building reusable approaches and best practices)

Certifications and continuous learning achievements

Team contribution : helping others grow and shaping our security competence

About Gapps

Founded in 2010, Gapps is a Finnish IT services company that has grown into a leading Google Cloud partner in the Nordics.

Financials : 18,8M € revenue in 2024, profitable and growing. We are on track to exceeding the 20M€ milestone this year.

Size : 33 employees – small enough to stay human, big enough to be trusted by scale-ups and enterprises

Mission : To maximize the value of Google technologies for our customers’ business – moving from technology-first to business outcome-driven partnerships

Now : Transitioning from a startup-style consultancy to a mature expert house, building a future around AI and intelligent automation , on top of our Google Cloud foundations

Our culture is honest, curious, and empowering. We’ve left behind “startup family / cult” clichés – instead, we’re building a community of experts who learn fast, share openly, and deliver sustainable quality .

What hasn’t changed? The human side. “Human included” is still a cornerstone of how we work with each other and our clients.

Benefits and practical information

Compensation and growth : 84–90K € OTE (base ~€74K + €10–16K bonus) in addition to a full-time permanent position, you\'ll have opportunities for professional growth and the freedom and responsibility to shape your work.

Location : Hybrid – Helsinki HQ (Kalasatama) or remote from Finland

Modern Office & Perks : Our Kalasatama office features a welcoming atmosphere with ergonomic desks, quiet spaces, a gym, and snacks. You\'ll also receive modern work tools and support to set up your remote workstation for maximum comfort and productivity.

Learning : 200 € bonus per Google certification + planned time for studying and growth

Well-being : We prioritize your well-being with extensive occupational healthcare, comprehensive insurance, and support for your physical and mental health. In addition, we have other benefits to support your wellbeing at work and in your everyday life.

Community : Small, skilled team with sparring partners and chances to influence company direction

Work setup : Flexible working, balance of client work and Gapps competence-building

How to apply

Top 5 critical things we’re looking for :

Solid background in cloud infrastructure (You’ve got at least 3–5 years hands-on)

Google Cloud experience (ideally 2–5 years; AWS / Azure background + strong willingness to specialize also considered)

Security interest or experience – already hands-on or eager to develop deep Cloud Security Architecture expertise

Proactive, “let’s go” attitude – you take ownership and move forward even in uncertainty

Strong communication skills – clients expect you to advise, not just execute

Process

Short intro call with recruitment partner Siiri

1st interview with Tuomas (Essentials Business Unit Director)

Case or technical deep dive (we focus on problem-solving and learning approach, not just what you know today)

Final discussion + references

Apply via this page by . Don’t wait until the deadline as we’re reviewing applications already during the process, and will fill the role as soon as we find the right person! We are also utilising headhunting / sourcing simultaneously to reach the best and most suitable candidates.

Questions? Reach out to our recruitment partner Siiri Anttila ( ).

At Gapps, our mission has always been the same : make work smarter and more human. The challenge hasn’t changed – but the tools have, and will keep evolving. We started with cloud, and today our focus is on Google technologies (Workspace and Cloud) and leading productivity platforms like Freshworks and Monday.com – combined with AI and automation to define the next era of digital work. And as new solutions emerge, we’ll keep adopting what best drives our customers’ business outcomes while building workplaces that truly work for people.

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