GCP Security Engineer

GCP Cloud Security Engineer / GCP Security Expert

• Contract, 6 months initially (very likely extensions)
• Inside IR35
• Remote (UK)
• £550-600 per day

We're working with a client on an exciting cloud-first transformation and are looking for a GCP Cloud Security Engineer to play a key role in securing the migration of workloads into Google Cloud.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking environment where security is central to cloud adoption. The Role

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across a growing GCP estate, ensuring applications and infrastructure are migrated securely and aligned with best practices. Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security controls across Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Support the secure migration of applications and infrastructure into GCP
• Integrate cloud environments with tools such as Okta, Splunk, and Prisma Cloud (Palo Alto Networks)
• Configure and manage IAM, network security, and access policies
• Monitor cloud environments for vulnerabilities, risks, and misconfigurations
• Troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues throughout the migration lifecycle

• Hands-on experience with GCP security services (e.g. IAM, VPC, Security Command Center)
• Proven experience supporting cloud security migrations or similar projects
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices
• Experience integrating security tooling within cloud environments
• Scripting or automation experience (e.g. Python, Terraform) is beneficial