Cloud Security Architect / Google Cloud Platform Security Engineer

Title: Cloud Security Architect / Google Cloud Platform Security Engineer (Contract) Location: Jersey City, NJ 07302 Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect / Google Cloud Platform Security Engineer to support a large-scale Google Cloud Platform rollout initiative. The ideal candidate will embed security and compliance guardrails into cloud onboarding processes to ensure environments are secure-by-default, audit-ready, and aligned with enterprise governance standards. The role requires strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform, Python, Terraform, and cloud security with hands-on experience implementing cloud governance, IAM hardening, encryption standards, logging, monitoring, and compliance controls. Primary SkillsetGoogle Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)PythonTerraformCloud SecuritySecondary SkillsetEncryption & DecryptionSecurity Command Center (SCC)Data ProtectionData Sensitivity & ClassificationData CategorizationIAM HardeningLogging & Monitoring StandardsRequired Experience5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering / Cloud SecurityStrong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform cloud services and governanceExperience implementing Infrastructure as Code using TerraformStrong scripting/automation experience using PythonKey ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement cloud security guardrails for Google Cloud Platform onboarding initiativesTranslate security and compliance requirements into technical controls and organizational policiesDefine encryption, key management, and secrets management standardsEstablish logging, monitoring, and audit evidence retention requirementsImplement IAM hardening and security baseline configurationsSupport risk acceptance workflows, exception handling, and remediation trackingCollaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure secure cloud adoptionEnsure compliance with enterprise cloud security standards and best practicesProvide technical guidance on cloud architecture, security, and governanceMandatory Skills & Qualifications Strong understanding of cloud security fundamentalsExperience with Google Cloud Platform organizational policies and governance controlsHands-on experience with:Google Cloud Platform IAMLogging & MonitoringSecurity Command CenterTerraformPython scriptingKnowledge of encryption, secrets handling, and key managementExperience with control mapping and audit evidence managementStrong understanding of implementable cloud security standards Nice-to-Have SkillsThreat ModelingVulnerability Management IntegrationIncident Response PracticesSecurity AutomationCompliance & Governance FrameworksSuccess MetricsReduction in security and compliance gapsFaster audit response and evidence collectionImproved onboarding efficiency with reduced rework cyclesSecure-by-default cloud deployment standards