Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 10 years of experience in cloud security, with a focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- 10 years of relevant experience (IT or Cybersecurity)
- 5 years of experience with focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles, best practices, and compliance
frameworks.
- Experience with GCP security tools such as Cloud Identity, IAM, Cloud Security Command Center, VPC Service Controls, Cloud Armor, and others.
- Familiarity with security monitoring tools and SIEM systems (e.g., Splunk, Datadog, Stack driver).
Technical Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of GCP infrastructure, services, and security features.
- Hands-on experience securing cloud-native applications, containerization (eg. Kubernetes), and serverless environments.
- Experience with identity and access management (IAM) and network security in GCP.
- Proficient with cloud security automation and scripting (e.g., Terraform, Python, Shell scripting).
- Well versed with change management planning, coordination and implementation following the established process to the organization
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Certifications:
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer (preferred).
- Additional certifications in cloud security (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CompTIA Security+) are a plus.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience with GCP-based security solutions and services like Cloud Key Management, Cloud HSM, and Cloud Logging.
- Knowledge of container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) and security bestpractices for containers in GCP.
- Experience with threat modeling, penetration testing, and vulnerability management in the cloud.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure CI/CD pipeline development.
Key Attributes:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality security solutions.
