Cloud Armor Architect

Job Title: Cloud Armor Architect

Work Location: Columbus, OH

Duration: Long Term

Job Description

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures leveraging Google Cloud Platform 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 Google Cloud Platform 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 (Google Cloud Platform) 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

• Google Cloud Platform 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.