Remote GCP Data Platform & Security Architect

Intelance; Greater London; Remote; GBP 111,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Intelance is seeking a freelance Google Cloud security specialist to perform technology due diligence on data platforms for software deals. You will assess how Google Cloud projects, BigQuery datasets and storage are organized, and whether data across clients remains isolated and secure.

Remote within the UK with some London meetings, the engagement spans 3–5 days between late November 2026 and end January 2027. Daily rate will be £600–£750, with travel costs covered where needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing, running or securing GCP production platforms.
• Hands-on knowledge of BigQuery, IAM, VPC Service Controls, Cloud Logging and Cloud KMS.
• Google Cloud Professional certification is a strong plus.
• Experience supporting SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audits.
• Clear, plain writing that stakeholders can follow.
• Experience with health or regulated data or due diligence work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review how Google Cloud projects, BigQuery datasets and storage are organised and how client data is kept separate.
• Check IAM roles, service accounts, network controls, secrets and encryption keys.
• Check logging, monitoring and alerting, including access to production data and how it is recorded.
• Test security claims against SOC 2, ISO 27001 or client security questionnaire evidence.
• Review backup, recovery and how the platform handles growth in data and users.
• Rate findings by deal impact and write clear, practical fixes.

Skills

Google Cloud experience

SOC 2/ISO 27001 audits

Clear writing

Regulated data experience

Education

Google Cloud Professional certification

Tools

BigQuery

IAM

VPC Service Controls

Cloud Logging

Cloud KMS

Job description

Intelance is seeking a freelance Google Cloud security specialist to perform technology due diligence on data platforms for software deals. You will assess how Google Cloud projects, BigQuery datasets and storage are organized, and whether data across clients remains isolated and secure.

Remote within the UK with some London meetings, the engagement spans 3–5 days between late November 2026 and end January 2027. Daily rate will be £600–£750, with travel costs covered where needed.