GCP Cloud Security Engineer

Innova Solutions Inc; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

401(k)

Health savings account (HSA) and FSA

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a GCP Cloud Security Engineer in Phoenix, AZ on a hybrid full-time contract role for 6 months. You will design, implement, and enforce secure cloud infrastructure with a focus on IaC, PaC, and policy governance, collaborating with engineering and security teams to enable secure-by-default deployments.

Ideal candidates have strong GCP experience, Terraform and Sentinel, programming in Java/Python/Go, and excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience with GCP including IAM, VPC, Cloud Logging & Monitoring, storage, compute, and security controls.
• Experience with Terraform and Policy as Code solutions like Sentinel.
• Experience implementing security controls across cloud-native environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cloud-native services and document security controls, standards, and policies.
• Design, develop, and maintain Policy as Code frameworks using Sentinel and cloud policy engines.
• Build secure IaC deployment pipelines with Terraform and strengthen cloud guardrails.
• Collaborate with CNAPP and security teams to enforce secure-by-default configurations.
• Troubleshoot cloud infra issues and ensure high availability, security, and observability.

Skills

GCP

IAM

VPC

Cloud Logging & Monitoring

Security Controls

Terraform

Sentinel

PaC / Policy as Code

Java / Python / Go

Analytical & Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

Terraform

Sentinel

Job description

GCP Cloud Security Engineer

Position type: Fulltime /Contract Duration: 6 months Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer with expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Policy as Code (PaC) to design, implement, and enforce secure cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, security, and business stakeholders to develop scalable cloud governance frameworks, automate security controls, and ensure secure-by-default cloud deployments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Years of hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including:
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
  • Cloud Logging and Monitoring
  • Security Controls
  • Storage Services
  • Compute Services
• Years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Policy as Code solutions such as Sentinel.
• Experience implementing and enforcing security controls across cloud‑native infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, high availability, security, and observability.
• Programming experience in Java, Python, or Go.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn emerging technologies and apply them effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Governance & Security
  • Evaluate cloud-native services and technologies, documenting security controls, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Conduct feasibility studies to translate security requirements into Policy as Code (PaC) implementations.
  • Design, develop, and maintain Policy as Code frameworks using Sentinel and native cloud policy engines.
  • Build and enhance secure Infrastructure as Code deployment pipelines using Terraform.
  • Collaborate with CNAPP and security teams to strengthen cloud guardrails and enforce secure‑by‑default configurations.
• Cloud Infrastructure & Operations
  • Develop deep expertise in cloud-native offerings related to Compute, Storage, Data Services, AI/Agentic AI, and supporting architectures.
  • Troubleshoot, reproduce, and resolve cloud infrastructure issues while identifying root causes and implementing preventive controls.
  • Ensure cloud environments maintain high availability, security, compliance, and visibility.
• Security & Monitoring
  • Implement and manage controls related to: Network Isolation, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Logging and Monitoring.
  • Utilize tools such as Cloud Logging, Cloud Metrics, XQL, and similar observability solutions to monitor and secure cloud environments.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for engineering, sales, security, and customer teams.
  • Provide technical guidance to overcome deployment challenges and improve cloud infrastructure adoption and governance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization strategies.
• Experience with cloud security posture management and cloud governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI/ML cloud services and their security considerations.

Core Competencies

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Terraform
• Sentinel / Policy as Code
• Infrastructure Automation
• Cloud Security
• Programming (Java, Python, Go)
• Logging, Monitoring, and Observability
• Agile Methodologies
• Software Configuration & Deployment
• Business Analysis
• Cloud Governance and Compliance

Pay Range and Benefits

Pay Range*: $55 - $60 per hour. Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.

About Innova Solutions

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions: Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024) Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025) One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024) One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics) Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023) One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024) AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

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