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Affine

Cloud Security Architect - Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Hybrid

Columbus, United states

Senior

Freelance

04-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Network Security Incident Response Cloud Security CI/CD DevOps Monitoring Presentation Skills Architecture Cloud Architecture Risk Assessment Azure AWS Google Cloud Platform GCP CI/CD Pipelines Terraform

Job Specifications

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement secure cloud architectures leveraging GCP services including Cloud Armor, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud CDN, and VPC Service Controls.
Develop and enforce security policies, access controls, and WAF (Web Application Firewall) configurations using Google Cloud Armor.
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to integrate security controls across CI/CD pipelines and deployment models.
Lead threat modeling, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies for GCP workloads.
Implement DDoS protection, rate limiting, and geo-based access controls for critical applications.
Create and maintain infrastructure security standards, reference architectures, and automation templates (Terraform / Deployment Manager).
Integrate logging, monitoring, and alerting through Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Security Command Center.
Provide guidance and mentorship to development and DevOps teams on cloud security best practices.
Work with stakeholders to ensure compliance with security and regulatory frameworks (SOC2, PCI, ISO 27001, etc.).

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of overall IT experience with at least 4+ years in cloud architecture or security.
Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services:
Cloud Armor (Security policies, WAF, Adaptive Protection)
VPC, Load Balancer, Cloud CDN, Cloud Run, GKE
IAM, Service Accounts, and Resource Hierarchies
Solid understanding of network security, zero trust architecture, and cloud-native security frameworks.
Experience with Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager, or similar IaC tools.
Familiarity with security incident response and SIEM integrations.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to interface with senior technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

GCP Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification.
Experience in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
Background in DevSecOps practices and automated compliance.
Knowledge of container security (GKE, Anthos) and API security frameworks.

About the Company

Affine is a leading global AI and analytics company that has earned the trust of major organizations across industries for transforming businesses through data-driven insights and cutting-edge Generative AI technologies. Founded in 2011, Affine has become a trusted partner for major organizations across various industries, delivering bespoke data solutions and products. Our team excels in strategic consulting, advanced analytics, data engineering and governance, MLOps, and AI-powered solutions, with a strong emphasis on Gene... Know more