Cloud Security Engineer - GCP

Akkodis is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer - GCP for a Contract with a client in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate will perform comprehensive security assessments and designs secure GCP architectures to ensure compliance with enterprise standards and regulatory frameworks.

Rate Range: $37/hour to $40/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.


Cloud Security Engineer - GCP Job Responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments of GCP environments to ensure alignment with enterprise security standards and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate GCP architectures for secure identity, access control, network segmentation, and encryption strategies.
• Implement and integrate GCP-native security tools such as Security Command Center and Event Threat Detection.
• Review Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Deployment Manager) and GitHub configurations for security risks and policy compliance.
• Map cloud implementations to regulatory frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS GCP Foundations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen cloud security posture and support governance and certification processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (relevant certifications preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in cloud security with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Hands-on expertise in GCP services (IAM, VPC, GKE, Cloud KMS) and performing security assessments aligned with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.
• Proven experience reviewing Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and GitHub configurations, with strong knowledge of GCP-native security tools and policy compliance.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Ritesh.Kumar@ akkodisgroup.com.


Pay Details: $37.00 to $40.00 per hour


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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