GCP Architect With Networking & Security

GCP Architect with Networking & Security experience for Columbus, OH location. Location – Columbus, OH 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: o Cloud Armor (Security policies, WAF, Adaptive Protection) o VPC, Load Balancer, Cloud CDN, Cloud Run, GKE o 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. Soft Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable recommendations. • Proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative mindset.