Google Cloud Platform Architect

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud technology firm is seeking an experienced cloud security architect to design secure cloud architectures using Google Cloud Platform. Applicants should have over 10 years of IT experience, including at least 4 years in cloud architecture or security, and a strong grasp of security policies and regulatory compliance. The role demands collaboration with DevOps teams and involves leading threat modeling and implementing security best practices. Excellent communication skills are essential in this position.

Qualifications

• Develop and enforce security policies, access controls, and WAF configurations.
• Solid understanding of network security and zero trust architecture.
• Experience with DDoS protection and compliance with security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures using Google Cloud Platform.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate security controls across CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead threat modeling, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Cloud Armor (Security policies, WAF, Adaptive Protection)

IAM, Service Accounts, and Resource Hierarchies

Network security

Zero trust architecture

Cloud-native security frameworks

Terraform

Cloud Deployment Manager

SIEM integrations

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Communication and presentation skills

Education

10+ years of overall IT experience

4+ years in cloud architecture or security

Tools

Terraform

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Design and implement secure cloud architectures leveraging Google Cloud Platform services including Cloud Armor, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud CDN, and VPC Service Controls.

Develop and enforce security policies, access controls, and WAF (Web Application Firewall) configurations using Google Cloud Armor.Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to integrate security controls across CI/CD pipelines and deployment models.

Lead threat modeling, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies for Google Cloud Platform workloads. default p>Implement DDoS protection, rate limiting, and geo-based access controls for critical applications.

Create and maintain infrastructure security standards, reference architectures, and automation templates (Terraform / Deployment Manager).

Integrate logging, monitoring, and alerting through Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring आफ्नो, and Security Command Center.

Provide guidance and mentorship to development and DevOps teams on cloud security best practices.

Work with stakeholders to ensure compliance with security and regulatory frameworks (SOC2, PCI, ISO 27001, etc.).

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of overall IT experience with at least 4+ years in cloud architecture or security.

• Cloud Armor (Security policies, WAF, Adaptive Protection)
• IAM, Service Accounts, and Resource Hierarchies

Solid understanding of network security, zero trust architecture, and cloud-native security frameworks.

Experience with Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager, or similar IaC tools.

Familiarity with security incident response and SIEM integrations.

Excellent-ccommunication and presentation skills to interface with senior technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred heightened Qualifications

Experience in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure).

Background in DevSecOps practices and automated compliance.

Knowledge of container security (GKE, Anthos) and API security frameworks.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable recommendations.

Proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative mindset.

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