Cloud Security Specialist (GCP)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading customer data science company is hiring a Cloud Security Specialist to secure complex cloud environments. This role focuses on incident response and threat detection within a global information security team, requiring expertise in Google Cloud and cloud-native security tools. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in KQL and automation practices.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with cloud-native tools.
• Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture.
• Experience with automation pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Leading threat detection and incident response across GCP environments.
• Enhancing cloud visibility through effective logging and monitoring.
• Driving security automation and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.

Skills

Cloud security expertise in Google Cloud Platform

Detection engineering using KQL

Scripting or programming skills

Familiarity with Kubernetes

Experience with SOAR platforms

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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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