The Google Cloud Security Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and securing our customers Google Cloud and Google Cloud SecOps infrastructure. This includes developing cloud strategies, architecting cloud solutions, and ensuring the security, scalability, and reliability of a Google Cloud and Google Cloud SecOps environment. The individual will operate primarily in a remote customer facing role with a focus on integrating cloud technologies into either an existing or new environment while providing expertise in cloud computing to drive business efficiency and innovation. Evaluates existing cloud infrastructure and recommends and or implements improvements and recommendations. Support can span both Google Cloud organizations, projects, landing zones, networking, security, and infrastructure through implementation of Google Cloud and Google Cloud SecOps best practices and infrastructure as code (IaC). Candidate will work with Infrastructure team members as needed to provide secure configurations within the Google Cloud and Google Cloud SecOps infrastructure.

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 required
• 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