Cloud Security Engineer - GCP

Zoho; India; Remote; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Certification support

Job summary

ZeroRisk Labs, a cybersecurity company, is seeking a motivated Cloud Security Engineer to help secure cloud infrastructure with a focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This remote role is ideal for early‑career professionals with foundational cloud and security knowledge seeking practical assignments and professional growth.

You will implement security controls, monitor environments, support IAM, encryption, and vulnerability assessments, and collaborate with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related field.
• Foundational cloud knowledge, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Understanding of IAM, encryption, firewalls, VPNs, and network security.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, security configurations, and vulnerability assessment methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cloud security controls and best practices.
• Monitor cloud environments to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Support IAM, encryption, network security, and access controls.
• Assist with cloud security assessments, vulnerability evaluations, audits, and penetration testing.
• Identify and remediate cloud security weaknesses.
• Contribute to security documentation, risk assessments, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy secure cloud environments.
• Research emerging cloud security threats and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Cloud security

IAM

Encryption

Network security

Vulnerability assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

GCP

Job description

ZeroRisk Labs is a cybersecurity company focused on helping organizations identify, understand, and mitigate real-world security risks. We provide practical security services across VAPT, offensive security, application and cloud security, incident response, threat intelligence, and security consulting.

Our approach combines hands-on technical expertise, continuous research, and practical security engineering to help clients strengthen their security posture and stay ahead of evolving threats.

We work with organizations across industries to uncover vulnerabilities, reduce attack surfaces, and build more resilient security programs.

Our mission is simple: find the risk before an attacker does.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented candidates for the position of Cloud Security Engineer. The successful candidate will contribute to securing cloud infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security controls, and supporting cloud security assessments, with a primary focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

This opportunity is suitable for early-career professionals with foundational cloud and cybersecurity knowledge who are interested in developing their expertise through practical assignments and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining cloud security controls and best practices.
• Monitor cloud environments to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential security threats.
• Support the implementation of Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, network security, and access controls.
• Assist with cloud security assessments, vulnerability evaluations, audits, and penetration testing.
• Identify and support the remediation of cloud infrastructure security weaknesses.
• Contribute to security documentation, risk assessments, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to support secure cloud deployments.
• Research emerging cloud security threats, technologies, and mitigation strategies.

Certification Support

Candidates who do not currently hold the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification are welcome to apply. Eligible candidates may be considered for partial financial assistance toward the certification examination, subject to assessment, eligibility, and available funding.

Need Financial Assistance for Certification?

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.

Foundational knowledge of cloud computing, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Understanding of cybersecurity principles, including IAM, encryption, firewalls, VPNs, and network security.

Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, security configurations, and vulnerability assessment methodologies.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to a dynamic technical environment.

Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop expertise in cloud security.

Opportunity to work on practical cloud security initiatives.

Hands-on exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security and infrastructure protection.

Professional development in cloud security technologies and industry practices.

Collaborative working environment with opportunities to learn from experienced security professionals.

Exposure to vulnerability assessments, security audits, and cloud security best practices.

Opportunity to be considered for future career advancement based on performance and organizational requirements.