Lead Security Architect – GCP

Five Rivers IT Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers IT Inc. is hiring a Lead Security Architect located in Miami to act as a technical authority for the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem. The role involves the authorship of Secure Design Blueprints (SDBs), ensuring secure deployments, and implementing organization-wide security measures.

The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of experience in Cybersecurity, with substantial expertise in GCP architecture, having a Professional GCP Security Architect certification. This is a critical role focused on high-level decisions impacting the organization's cloud security posture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Cybersecurity with at least 5+ years focused on GCP architecture and security.
• Capability to translate complex security requirements into actionable HLD/LLD documentation.

Responsibilities

• Author and maintain Secure Design Blueprints (SDBs) for all GCP services.
• Lead architect for secure deployment of Gemini AI.
• Design and implement organization-level protections.
• Provide deep architectural analysis of Cloud Security Posture Management findings.
• Function as the primary lead for secure design patterns and blueprints for GCP.

Skills

GCP architecture and security

Cybersecurity experience

GCP-native security tools

VPC Service Controls (VPC-SC)

IAM expertise

Cloud Armor

Education

Professional GCP Security Architect/Engineer certification

Job description

Job Title: Lead Security Architect – GCP

Location: On‑Site (Miami and/or Juno Beach)

Term: 12 Months

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Security Architect to serve as the technical authority for our Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem. This is an architecture role focused on high‑level design (HLD), low‑level design (LLD), and requirements of engineering. You will lead the secure build‑out of our cloud environment by establishing foundational guardrails and "secure‑by‑default" patterns.

Primary Responsibilities

• Secure Design Blueprints (SDBs): Author and maintain high‑fidelity SDBs for all GCP services. These will serve as the definitive security standard.
• Generative AI Security: Act as the lead architect for the secure deployment of Gemini AI. You will focus on areas including but not limited to data isolation, VPC Service Controls (VPC‑SC), and identity boundaries for Gemini and Vertex AI.
• Guardrail Governance: Design and implement organization‑level protections, including Organization Policy Constraints and complex IAM hierarchies, to ensure systemic compliance.
• Strategic CSPM Support: Provide deep architectural analysis of Cloud Security Posture Management findings. You will identify systemic weaknesses and update SDBs accordingly, supporting the CSPM program through design rather than daily operational monitoring.
• Design Authority: Function as the primary lead for secure design patterns and blueprints for GCP, ensuring all deployments align with established security domains.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years in Cybersecurity with at least 5+ years specifically focused on GCP architecture and security.
• Certification: Must hold a Professional GCP Security Architect/Engineer or similar certification.
• Technical Depth: Expert‑level knowledge of GCP‑native security tools, VPC‑SC, IAM, and Cloud Armor.
• Documentation: Proven ability to translate complex security requirements into actionable HLD/LLD documentation without the requirement to write or maintain code.