GCP Security Engineer

Phoenix, Arizona

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a GCP Security Engineer to join our Cloud Security Engineering team. This hands-on role involves engineering cloud-native security policies and controls within Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using infrastructure-as-code principles. The ideal candidate will have experience with GCP security tooling, Terraform Sentinel, and security compliance frameworks such as CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement security policies across GCP environments
  • Engineer infrastructure security using Terraform Sentinel and policy-as-code methodologies
  • Apply and enforce compliance standards (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, etc.) across cloud infrastructure
  • Collaborate with cloud engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines
  • Conduct security assessments and audits of GCP services and configurations
  • Assist in automating cloud security controls and detection mechanisms
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of security documentation, runbooks, and standards
Required Skills:
  • Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security tools and services
  • Proficiency in Terraform and policy-as-code frameworks, especially Terraform Sentinel
  • Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards such as CIS Benchmarks, NIST, and ISO 27001
  • Understanding of IAM, network security, logging/monitoring, and data protection in GCP
  • Experience securing cloud-native applications and workloads
  • Strong scripting or coding experience for automation (e.g., Python, Bash)
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes and container security
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices
  • Experience with cloud security monitoring and incident response tools

Certifications:

GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification (preferred)

Other relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISA, CCSP) are a plus

Education:

BachelorĂ¢â‚¬ s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience

Education: Bachelors Degree
Date Posted: 25 May 2025
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