Cloud Security Architect / Google Cloud Platform Security Engineer

DRC Systems USA LLC
Jersey City, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Jersey City, United States of America

Tech stack

Cloud Computing Security
Cloud Engineering
Identity and Access Management
Python
Key Management
Cloud Services
Software Vulnerability Management
Data Logging
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Google Cloud Platform
Terraform
Security Orchestration, Automation & Response

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect / Google Cloud Platform Security Engineer to support a large-scale Google Cloud Platform rollout initiative. The ideal candidate will embed security and compliance guardrails into cloud onboarding processes to ensure environments are secure-by-default, audit-ready, and aligned with enterprise governance standards. The role requires strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform, Python, Terraform, and cloud security with hands-on experience implementing cloud governance, IAM hardening, encryption standards, logging, monitoring, and compliance controls. Primary Skillset

  • Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
  • Python
  • Terraform
  • Cloud Security, * Design and implement cloud security guardrails for Google Cloud Platform onboarding initiatives
  • Translate security and compliance requirements into technical controls and organizational policies
  • Define encryption, key management, and secrets management standards
  • Establish logging, monitoring, and audit evidence retention requirements
  • Implement IAM hardening and security baseline configurations
  • Support risk acceptance workflows, exception handling, and remediation tracking
  • Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure secure cloud adoption
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise cloud security standards and best practices
  • Provide technical guidance on cloud architecture, security, and governance

Requirements

  • Encryption & Decryption
  • Security Command Center (SCC)
  • Data Protection
  • Data Sensitivity & Classification
  • Data Categorization
  • IAM Hardening
  • Logging & Monitoring Standards, * 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering / Cloud Security
  • Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform cloud services and governance
  • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
  • Strong scripting/automation experience using Python, * Strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform organizational policies and governance controls
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • Google Cloud Platform IAM
  • Logging & Monitoring
  • Security Command Center
  • Terraform
  • Python scripting
  • Knowledge of encryption, secrets handling, and key management
  • Experience with control mapping and audit evidence management
  • Strong understanding of implementable cloud security standards

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Threat Modeling
  • Vulnerability Management Integration
  • Incident Response Practices
  • Security Automation
  • Compliance & Governance Frameworks

Success Metrics

  • Reduction in security and compliance gaps
  • Faster audit response and evidence collection
  • Improved onboarding efficiency with reduced rework cycles
  • Secure-by-default cloud deployment standards

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