Cloud Security Architect – Financial Services
We’re looking for a seasoned Cloud Security Architect with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and a strong understanding of the financial services industry. In this role, you’ll design and implement secure, scalable, and compliant cloud architectures for banks, insurers, and capital markets clients—leveraging Zero Trust principles, DevSecOps, and GCP-native security services .
Key Responsibilities
* Architect secure cloud environments for financial services clients using GCP best practices
* Design and implement Zero Trust Architecture, IAM strategies, and secure networking models
* Advise on data protection, encryption, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FCA, GDPR)
* Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and risk mitigation for cloud-native and hybrid systems
* Collaborate with enterprise architects, risk officers, and compliance teams
* Lead technical workshops and architecture reviews with CISO-level stakeholders
* Develop reusable security blueprints and reference architectures for regulated environments
Required Qualifications
* 10+ years in cybersecurity, including 3+ years in cloud security architecture
* 5+ years of hands-on experience with GCP security services (IAM, VPC SC, Cloud Armor, SCC, KMS)
* Strong background in financial services (banking, insurance, capital markets)
* Proven experience with Zero Trust, DevSecOps, and CI/CD security integration
* Proficiency in scripting (Python, Go, Bash) and IaC tools (Terraform)
* Deep understanding of network security, monitoring, and compliance frameworks (NIST, MITRE, OWASP)
* Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
Preferred Qualifications
* Google Cloud Security certification (or CISSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security)
* Experience with incident response, threat intelligence, and advanced detection
* Strong communication skills and experience engaging with C-level stakeholders
* Knowledge of data classification, governance, and retention policies in financial services
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We promote equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their cultural and social background, gender, disability, age, religion, beliefs, and sexual identity. We give priority consideration to severely disabled applicants and those of equal status in the case of equal suitability.