Hedge Fund PERM GCP Cloud Security Engineer - GCP, AWS, Azure, Python, Bash, IAM, Terraform, Automation
Cloud Security Engineer
The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert with hands-on experience in a wide range of cloud technologies, tools and methodologies. The role is suited for an experienced Cloud Engineer with focus in Google Cloud Platform, the candidate must have proven understanding in enterprise security and will focus on building toolsets and processes.
Principal Responsibilities
Contribute to the vision, strategy, and drive execution for integrated security controls across Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) efforts.
Able to demonstrate clear understanding of current risks and threats to Cloud infrastructure and/or IT infrastructures at technical and managerial levels.
Ability to conduct Red Team security testing tasks in GCP to continuously assess security posture in GCP platform
Drive Identity and Access Management (IAM), configuration management, and monitoring strategy for GCP platform.
Provide security consultancy and engineering support for cloud security solutions including analysis and development of Google, and other security solutions.
Provide architecture assurance on Cloud security initiatives and compliance of existing security standards interfacing with infrastructure and development teams.
Maintain the security infrastructure tools that are built on the Cloud platform, providing stability and policies and procedures.
Support the development and delivery of a comprehensive ISP for the entire organization.
Perform periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments of systems, internal applications and Cloud services to identify security vulnerabilities.
Monitor compliance with the organization's information security policies and procedures among employees, contractors and third parties.
Manage remediation efforts for any gaps reported in audits or recommended process improvements.
Provide support to Security and other technical operations staff to ensure smooth turnover from Engineering to Production
Qualifications/Skills Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred. 5+ years experience working in a technical role with a minimum of 3+ years experience focusing on Information Security in the financial industry (preferred).
Solid understanding of GCP security controls and best practices to secure cloud resources in a hybrid environment.
Knowledge of VPC Service Controls is a plus.
Deep expertise with Identity and Access Management (IAM) in GCP, including but not limited, Workload Identity Federation, IAM role usage analysis, Organizational Constraints, Cloud Identity, etc.
Proficiency in software development and Scripting in Python is required.
Hands-on experience in building security guardrails in GCP to allow for innovation without compromising security posture
Demonstrated expertise in Infrastructure as Code tooling using Terraform
Strong knowledge and experience in a variety of technologies including UNIX, Networking, Databases, and Storage.
Strong knowledge of Information security controls.
Knowledge of software development security and cryptography, AI security.
CISSP/CCSK or GCP security related certifications is a plus.
Permanent Role - Central London based - candidate must be eligible to work in the UK (no sponsorship)
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