GCP Cloud Security Engineer (m/f/d)

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; Dammam; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Halian Group in Dammam, Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly experienced Cloud Security Engineer. The role centers on securing legacy infrastructure while selectively applying Google Cloud Platform security practices to modernize critical functions.

You will assess vulnerabilities, design controls for legacy systems, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliant, secure integration with cloud services and respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, InfoSec or related field.
• 8–9 years in Security Engineering focusing on security principles and technologies.
• Deep understanding of network, OS security, vulnerability management, incident response, cryptography, and security frameworks.
• Proven expertise securing legacy systems and non-cloud security solutions.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, switching).
• Familiarity with standards (NIST, ISO 27001).
• 3+ years hands-on with GCP, focusing on security best practices.
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, and mitigate security vulnerabilities and risks across legacy systems while maintaining stability.
• Design, implement, and manage security controls for legacy systems (firewalls, IDS/IPS, access control).
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures for legacy systems.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents related to legacy systems.
• Provide expert-level support for legacy security infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to securely integrate new technologies with legacy systems.
• Evaluate and recommend security enhancements for legacy systems.
• Apply GCP knowledge to projects: integrate legacy logs with Security Command Center, use GCP for threat detection, assist secure migrations.
• Provide security guidance and training to engineering teams on legacy security and basic GCP security principles.

Skills

GCP Security

Legacy Security

Security Architecture

Vulnerability Management

Incident Response

Security Compliance (NIST/ISO 27001)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Security Appliances

Legacy Systems

GCP Security Services

Job description

Cloud Security Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Engineer with a strong focus on traditional security practices to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of legacy security systems and a solid understanding of how to integrate those practices with modern cloud environments, specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role will primarily focus on maintaining and enhancing our existing security infrastructure while selectively applying GCP expertise to improve and modernize specific security functions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, and mitigate security vulnerabilities and risks across our extensive legacy systems, with a focus on maintaining their stability and security posture.
• Design, implement, and manage security controls and solutions for our legacy systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures for legacy systems, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents related to legacy systems, including investigation, containment, and remediation efforts.
• Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for legacy security infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure integration of new technologies with existing legacy systems.
• Evaluate and recommend security enhancements for legacy systems to address evolving threats.
• Apply knowledge of GCP to specific security projects, including:
  • Integrating legacy security logs with GCP's security monitoring tools (e.g., Security Command Center).
  • Utilizing GCP services to enhance specific security functions, such as threat detection or vulnerability scanning, where appropriate.
  • Assisting with the secure migration of select security workloads to GCP.
• Provide security guidance and training to engineering teams on legacy security best practices and basic GCP security principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 8-9 years of experience in a Security Engineering role with a primary focus on security principles, practices, and technologies.
• Extensive and deep understanding of core security concepts: network security, operating system security, vulnerability management, incident response, cryptography, and security frameworks.
• Proven expertise in securing legacy systems and technologies: traditional firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, legacy operating systems, security appliances, and other non-cloud-native security solutions.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
• Familiarity with compliance standards and frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, specifically in the context of complex legacy environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with a focus on security best practices.
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Other relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including the shared responsibility model.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices.
• Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with migrating or integrating legacy systems with GCP.

Halian Group

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At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.

GCP Cloud Security Engineer in Dammam, Saudi Arabia