Application Security Architect / Google Cloud Platform / Hybrid / Phoenix

A leading company in the financial industry is looking to bring on an Application Security Architect to support a growing need for secure, cloud-native architecture across their enterprise systems. This team is specifically focused on modernizing application security practices in a Google Cloud Platform environment and is looking for a hands-on architect with deep knowledge of secure development, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps principles.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned security architect to take on a visible role in shaping the future of secure development within a large-scale hybrid cloud environment. You'll collaborate closely with software engineers, DevOps teams, and cloud architects to implement secure-by-design principles across microservices, APIs, and serverless workloads. If you're passionate about driving strategic security initiatives and staying ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

Contract Duration: 6-12 months
Required Skills & Experience

• Minamum of 7 years of experience in roles focused on application security, secure software development or security architecture
• At least 3 years of direct experience working with Google Cloud Platform services such as IAM, Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions, VPCs and Cloud Armor
• Strong grasp of core Google Cloud Platform concepts across compute, storage, networking, data handling and security configurations
• In depth knowledge of secure software development practices and patterns commonly used in cloud environments including microservices, containerization and CI/CD pipelines
• Proven track record of embedding security measures within CI/CD workflows using tools like Jenkins, GitHub and GitHub Actions
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Python, Java, Go or Node.js
• Solid familiarity with key security standards and risk models, including the OWASP Top 10, SANs CWE Top 25, and frameworks like STRIDE for threat modeling
• At least one security cert such as GDSA, GCAD, GWAT, GWEB, GPEN, Google Cloud PlatformN, or GXPN

Desired Skills & Experience

• Certifications such as SBSA, TOGAF or Google Cloud Platform PCA are a big plus

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 100% Google Cloud Platform

Daily Responsibilities

• 100% Hands on