Google Cloud Platform Security Architect | GCP Cloud Security & SIEM Engineer

Pacer Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 81,209 - 84,777; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Pacer Group is looking for a Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Security Architect for a hybrid role in New York City. This position focuses on architecting and securing cloud environments, utilizing Google Cloud-native security controls and Elastic SIEM integration.

The successful candidate will have strong expertise in Google Cloud security technologies, Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, and implement robust security practices for cloud workloads. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Expertise in Google Cloud Native Security using IAM, KMS, and Cloud Armor.
• Experience with VPC Service Controls and secure network architecture.
• Proficient in using Elastic SIEM for log ingestion and alert management.
• Production-level expertise with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Architects GCP security perimeters using VPC Service Controls and IAM.
• Engineers Elastic SIEM systems and drives log ingestion strategies.
• Develops Terraform modules for automated secure infrastructure deployment.
• Secures containerized environments, auditing GKE configurations.
• Integrates security controls into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Google Cloud Native Security

VPC Service Controls

Secret Manager

Elastic SIEM

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

GKE/Kubernetes Security

CI/CD Integration

Identity & Access Governance

AI/ML Security Frameworks

Job description

Job Title: Google Cloud Platform Security Architect | GCP Cloud Security & SIEM Engineer

Location: New York City, NY 10001

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6+ months (July 20, 2026 – January 15, 2027)

Pay Range: $58.95/hr. to $61.54/hr. on W2 | $71.43/hr. to $80.00/hr. on C2C

Domain: Information Technology | Cybersecurity & Cloud Infrastructure

Application Deadline: July 10, 2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have)

• Google Cloud Native Security: Robust expertise utilizing IAM, KMS, Cloud Armor, DLP, and Security Command Center (SCC).
• VPC Service Controls: Hands‑on experience with VPC Control implementation, perimeter maintenance, and secure network architecture.
• Secret Manager: Enterprise‑level secret management, key rotation, and secure application configuration.
• Elastic SIEM: Deep experience with log ingestion, detection engineering, alert management, and threat correlation.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Production‑level Terraform expertise, including module development, infrastructure automation, and state management.

Secondary (Good to Have)

• GKE/Kubernetes Security: Implementation of pod security admission, network policies, Workload Identity, and Binary Authorization.
• CI/CD Integration: Experience integrating automated security controls into pipelines using Harness or equivalent deployment platforms.
• Identity & Access Governance: Experience with ICAM or enterprise identity platforms governing non‑human identities and workload access.
• AI/ML Security Frameworks: Practical knowledge of Vertex AI workload protection, LLM API governance, and training data security.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an elite Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Security Architect for a high-impact, hybrid engagement based in New York City. This role focuses on architecting, implementing, and securing cloud environments with an emphasis on Google Cloud-native security controls and Elastic SIEM integration. The successful candidate will design robust perimeters, automate security infrastructure via Terraform, and ensure the comprehensive monitoring and governance of cloud workloads.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect and maintain enterprise‑grade GCP security perimeters utilizing VPC Service Controls, advanced IAM frameworks, and Cloud Armor.
• Engineer and optimize Elastic SIEM systems, driving log ingestion strategies, advanced detection engineering, alert management, and proactive threat correlation.
• Develop, scale, and manage production‑ready Terraform modules to automate secure infrastructure deployment and enforce consistent state management.
• Secure containerized environments by defining and auditing GKE configurations, including pod security admission, network policies, and Workload Identity.
• Integrate automated security controls, scanning tools, and compliance checks directly into CI/CD deployment pipelines via Harness or equivalent orchestration engines.
• Govern non‑human identities and workload access by executing strict Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) enterprise principles.
• Evaluate and implement security frameworks for emerging AI/ML workloads, safeguarding Vertex AI environments, LLM APIs, and training data repositories.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.