Google Cloud Platform Application Security Architect Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Google Cloud Platform Application Security Architect
Client is looking for a seasoned security architect with over 7 years of experience in application security and cloud-native development, particularly within Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). This individual is a strategic thinker and hands-on technologist who thrives in cross-functional environments, driving secure-by-design principles across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). They are passionate about building scalable, secure systems and mentoring engineering teams on best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement application security architecture for Google Cloud Platform-hosted services and applications.
Ensures secure-by-design initiatives across SDLC, including threat modeling, risk assessments, and architectural reviews.
Responsible for the production and review of Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).
Collaborates with software engineers, DevOps, various security teams and cloud architects to ensure alignment with security best practices.
Define and promote secure coding standards and security-focused CI/CD pipelines.
Provide application security guidance for integrated security tools (e.g., MAST, SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning, secret detection) tailored for
cloud environments.
Develop and provide consultation on security design patterns and reusable reference architectures (platform level) for Google Cloud Platform microservices, APIs,
containers, and serverless workloads.
Monitor emerging Google Cloud Platform security features and provide recommendations for adoption.
Support incident response and forensics related to application-layer attacks.
Guide remediation strategies for vulnerabilities and design flaws.
Serve as the SME for application security in security governance, audits, and compliance efforts.
Provide architectural governance, reviewing projects to ensure alignment to technical strategy, company platform roadmaps, and enterprise
standards
Drive both high level and detailed design ensuring to partner with others where applicable
Find opportunities to embrace innovative technologies, perform rapid POCs to experiment and build rails for the engineering / product teams
Coach and mentor engineering colleagues on solution architecture; providing advice, mentorship and assistance as required
Actively participate in team and enterprise-wide architecture and engineering discussions
Introduce enterprise architectural paradigms and solutions into the portfolio
Communicate to senior leaders regarding strategy direction and changes
Qualifications
7+ years in application security, software engineering, or security architecture roles.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services, including IAM, Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions, VPCs, and Cloud Armor.
Deep understanding of

Google Cloud Platform:

Compute, Storage, Networking, Data, and Security.
Deep understanding of secure development lifecycle (SSDLC) and cloud-native application patterns (e.g., microservices, containers, CI/CD).
Experience implementing security controls in CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, GitHub Actions, etc.
Expertise in at least one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js).
Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, SANS CWE Top 25, and threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE).
Proven ability to communicate risk to technical and executive stakeholders.
At least one security related certification like: GDSA, GCAD, GWAT, GWEB, GPEN, Google Cloud PlatformN GXPN
Any of the following certifications are a plus, SABSA, TOGAF, Google Cloud Platform PCA.
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91001581

Position Id:

8676075