Google Cloud Platform Architect with Security & Networking experience

Cloud Hybrid Technologies LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Hybrid Technologies LLC in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Google Cloud Platform Architect with extensive security and networking experience to lead secure cloud design.

The role focuses on implementing Cloud Armor, IAM, WAF, and zero-trust architectures across CI/CD pipelines, with a 12-month+ extension and hourly DOE.

Candidates should have 10+ years IT, 4+ years GCP in security, and strong guidance skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 4+ years in cloud architecture or security.
• Hands-on with Google Cloud Platform services including Cloud Armor, IAM, and resource hierarchies.
• Experience with Terraform or Deployment Manager as IaC tools.
• Knowledge of network security, zero-trust architectures, and cloud-native security frameworks.
• Experience with SIEM integrations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures on GCP.
• Develop and enforce security policies, access controls, and WAF configurations.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to integrate security controls in CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead threat modeling, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies for GCP workloads.
• Implement DDoS protection, rate limiting, and geo-based access controls.
• Provide guidance to development and DevOps teams on cloud security best practices.
• Ensure compliance with SOC2, PCI, ISO 27001, and related standards.

Skills

GCP security & networking

Cloud Armor

IAM & resource hierarchies

Zero trust architecture

Terraform & Deployment Manager

SIEM integrations

WAF configurations

CI/CD security integration

Tools

Terraform

Deployment Manager

Job description

Google Cloud Platform Architect with Security & Networking experience

Location:

Columbus,OH

Duration:

12Months + Extension

Hourly Rate:

Depending on Experience (DOE)

Work Authorization:

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.

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, 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.

Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services:

• o Cloud Armor (Security policies, WAF, Adaptive Protection)
• o 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 communication and presentation skills to interface with senior technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred 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.

Cloud Hybrid is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Cloud Hybrid will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Cloud Hybrid require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract