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Security Engineer/Architect

- SC Clearance Needed

- 6 months

- Outside IR35

- On site working in London

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain Rego policies to enforce security controls and compliance standards within our GCP infrastructure and applications.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the GCP-focused CI/CD pipeline, ensuring security checks and scans are automated and seamlessly incorporated.
• Leverage your GCP expertise to architect and implement secure microservices and containerized applications, ensuring compliance with GCP security best practices.
• Design and implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform to define and manage GCP resources securely and efficiently.
• Perform thorough security assessments on GCP environments, utilizing GCP-specific security tools and technologies, to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Conduct threat modelling and risk assessments for GCP deployments, designing effective security solutions tailored to GCP services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to respond to GCP-specific security incidents promptly, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Stay current with GCP advancements, industry security trends, and best practices, sharing knowledge and insights with team members.
• Drive a culture of security awareness specific to GCP environments, ensuring security considerations are integrated throughout development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a DevSecOps Engineer with a strong focus on GCP
• Expertise in Rego policies and policy-as-code practices especially with implementation in GCP
• In-depth understanding of GCP services, security controls, and best practices.
• Proficiency in using GCP-specific security tools, vulnerability scanners, and penetration testing tools.
• Strong experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform for GCP resource provisioning and management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) with GCP integrations.
• Solid knowledge of GCP security frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of container security in GCP and experience securing microservices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Relevant GCP certifications such as Google Professional DevOps Engineer, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, or similar certifications are highly advantageous.

Candidates must submit a CV for consideration

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without Visa restrictions.