GCP Cloud Security Architect

Job Title : GCP Cloud Security Architect

Location : On-site (2-3 days / week, parking provided)

Duration : 1 year (with potential for extension)

Security Clearance : NDA required

Job Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled GCP Cloud Security Architect to join our team for a contract position. This architect will be responsible for advising the agency on architecture, security concerns, and best practices for leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The role includes providing expertise on cloud migrations, refactoring strategies, and security measures for GCP-based environments. The architect will also guide the agency through cloud configurations, testing, and ensuring that architecture aligns with agency-level objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

Advise on best practices for cloud security and architecture in the context of GCP .

Lead and recommend strategies for lift-and-shift migrations as well as transitioning from on-premise to cloud-native solutions within GCP.

Provide expertise on refactoring applications and services to leverage GCP-native features effectively.

Conduct testing and validate architecture designs by delivering a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) within GCP.

Understand and integrate cloud security features, focusing on GCP tools and services.

Make security configurations to GCP services to ensure compliance and support agency-level security objectives.

Collaborate with internal teams and third-party partners to leverage available GCP offerings and security tools.

Support the integration of GCP services such as Google Cloud Identity , Key Management Service (KMS) , Cloud Security Command Center , and other GCP security features .

Document and communicate architecture recommendations and security strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ensure solutions align with the agency's overall strategic cloud and security objectives.

Required Qualifications :

Proven experience as a GCP Cloud Architect , with a strong emphasis on security architecture and cloud migration strategies.

In-depth knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including but not limited to Identity and Access Management (IAM) , Key Management Service (KMS) , Cloud Security Command Center , Google Cloud Identity , Cloud Armor , and VPC security .

Experience in cloud migration strategies, including lift-and-shift and cloud-native architectures in GCP.

Strong background in refactoring applications and services to fully leverage GCP services.

Experience in cloud security best practices and implementing security measures in a GCP environment .

Ability to create security configurations and ensure compliance with the agency's security requirements.

Conduct testing and validation within GCP to ensure architecture meets security and functionality standards.

Ability to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) as required.

Desired Skills :

GCP Certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Security Engineer , Professional Cloud Architect ).

Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud security strategies.

Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI / CD pipelines in GCP.

Familiarity with third-party security tools and services integrated into GCP (e.g., COV , MSI ).

Interview Process :

Both Web Cam and In-Person interviews will be conducted to assess technical expertise and fit for the team.

The candidate will be evaluated on their ability to solve complex GCP security and architecture challenges and communicate their strategies effectively.