Full-Time Google Cloud Security Architect

Responsibilities:

Technical Capacity

• Architect and design Google Cloud environments with a "security first" mindset
• Collaborates with IT security teams to implement and secure cloud resources, configure security policies, standards, and best practices
• Develop and implement scalable and resilient cloud architecture solutions within Google Cloud and Google Cloud SecOps environments
• Develop and implement migration strategies for local on premises hosted environment to Google Cloud organizations
• Architect and secure Google Cloud, Cloud Identity
• Create and implement migration plans for each infrastructure service, system, and/or application that will be transitioned to Google Cloud and Google Cloud SecOps as part of a migration project
• Create architectural and data flow diagrams for hybrid cloud environments
• Design and deploy infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Ensure systems, applications, and data meet high availability design principles and/or are replicated to meet organizational requirements for disaster and business recovery
• Analyze and ensure that proper monitoring and alerting systems are in place for systems, services, and applications
• Evaluate and recommend Google Cloud services based on business requirements and industry best practices
• Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to integrate Google Cloud solutions into either new, or existing systems and applications
• Ensure seamless interoperability between on-premises and cloud environments
• Implement and enforce security requirements to protect Google-based systems and data
• Defines and maintains Google Cloud policies including organizations, folder, project, and resources, Management, Cost Management, Security, Resource Consistency, Identity Baseline, Deployment Acceleration, etc.
• Ensures compliance of architectural and engineering policies, standards, and procedures
• Stays current with emerging cloud technologies and trends and advises on the adoption of new Google Cloud and Google Cloud SecOps features and services
• Works closely with development teams to support DevOps practices and implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Leads technical discussions and presentations for internal teams as well as customers
• Recommends strategies to streamline Google Cloud native technologies for effectiveness and efficiency, considering client needs.
• Consistently produces work products in conformance with GuidePoint Security standards
• Approaches problem solving collectively with senior staff and internal and external clients to achieve a mutually beneficial result
• Ensures security operations implementation of Google SecOps SIEM and SOAR features.

Leadership

• Participates in the development of the department's strategic plans, training materials and tools
• Effectively trains and mentors staff on new and emerging Google specific technologies
• Demonstrates leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

Requirements:

• Minimum 8-10 years' experience in enterprise cloud architecture in medium to large companies
• Professional certification in Google Cloud, such as Google Cloud Security Professional, Google SecOps Technical, or similar preferred
• Strong understanding of cloud computing technologies, business drivers, and emerging computing trends
• Proficient in Google services, including but not limited to Compute, BigQuery, Kubernetes Engin, Cloud Storage, Security Command Center, Cloud Run, VPC, Vertex AI, IAM, etc.
• Experience with cloud security, networking, and disaster recovery best practices
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Cloud Deployment Manager (ARM) templates or Terraform
• Experience with network security best practices and configurations
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to solve technical, managerial, or operational problems and evaluate options based on relevant information, resources, well-rounded experience, and knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and lead presentations, training courses, and effective working sessions