Cloud Security Specialist (GCP)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading customer data science company in the UK is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist to enhance its global information security efforts. This permanent role involves leading threat detection and automation practices across GCP, ensuring the protection of critical client data and infrastructure in a cloud-first environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with cloud-native tools, especially in GCP.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages.
• Knowledge of SOAR platforms and automation pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead threat detection and incident response in GCP environments.
• Collaborate to secure workloads and services.
• Perform proactive threat hunts.

Skills

Cloud security expertise

Detection engineering using KQL

Proficiency in Python

Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture

Familiarity with Kubernetes

Tools

GCP Security Command Center

Defender for Cloud

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Client:

Bestman Solutions

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Cloud Security Specialist - Permanent | Hybrid | UK

Bestman Solutions is working with a leading customer data science company to hire a Cloud Security Specialist for its global information security team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in securing complex, cloud-first environments within a data-rich, high-scale business — helping protect critical infrastructure and client data across global platforms.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading threat detection and incident response across GCP environments
• Building and refining cloud-native detections using Kusto Query Language (KQL)
• Driving security automation and Infrastructure-as-Code practices
• Enhancing cloud visibility through effective logging, monitoring, and threat modelling
• Collaborating with SOC analysts, engineers, and data teams to secure workloads and services
• Performing proactive threat hunts and maturing detection logic over time

Key skills and experience include:

• Cloud security expertise in Google Cloud Platform
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native tools (e.g., Defender for Cloud, GCP Security Command Center)
• Detection engineering using KQL, particularly with Microsoft Sentinel
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and securing containerised services
• Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture, MITRE ATT&CK, and cloud threat models
• Experience with SOAR platforms and automation pipelines
• Scripting or programming skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)

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