Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Cloud Security Engineer (GCP) for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Alpharetta, GA .

Responsibilities : Developing, testing, and deploying GCP Security Controls across the firm's cloud tenants through 3rd part SaaS solutions Evaluating Firm cloud security requirements and assess how these can be implemented into Detective cloud controls Working closely with vendors and partner squads to develop, deploy, and test Cloud security services Developing and generating compliance reports that showcase the cloud infrastructure's drift management status Working with resource owners to remediate configuration drifts Defining priorities, coordinating with peer teams, and leading continuous improvement efforts of security tools, systems and processes Research, investigate and implement newer technologies to continually evolve security capabilities Integrating, configuring, documenting, and deploying compliant infrastructure and supporting services in the Cloud platform Troubleshooting problems, analysing root cause, and (where possible) fixing bugs introduced by owned or managed security solutions Collaborating with Risk Management, Security Architecture, and Cyber Incident Response teams to ensure necessary controls to Cloud services are deployed and tested Working in a globally distributed team to provide innovative and robust Cloud-centric solutions Required Skills : Deep knowledge of GCP Infrastructure and Services Knowledge of the Shared Responsibility Model; keen understanding of the security risks inherent in hosting cloud-based applications and data Experience developing across the security assurance lifecycle (mainly detect & respond controls) Experience configuring native CSP security tooling and capabilities Deep understanding of DevOps processes and workflows. Working knowledge of the Secure SDLC process. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling such as Terraform Strong in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python and Bash. Experience creating technical architecture documentation. Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills. Experience in IT Service Management. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Skills : Experience with CSPM and SaaS 3rd party solutions Understanding of OPA/REGO Knowledge of Agile best practices and methodologies Familiarity with Logging and data pipeline concepts and architectures in cloud. Experience with risk control frameworks and engagements with risk and regulatory functions Experience in the financial industry Azure, AWS and/or GCP Certifications Security certification such as CISSP, GIAC, CISM, OSCP or equivalent Configuration management and patch management using automated tools Experience with governance, risk and cybersecurity frameworks such NIST CSF, COBIT 5, ISO 27001/2, ITIL Familiarity with standard Azure/AWS/GCP security tooling such as Security Command Center, VPC Service Controls, Azure Monitor, Azure Policy, AWS SCP, AWS Config, AWS IAM Permission Boundary Practical experience in designing and configuring CICD pipelines. Practical experience in GitHub Actions and Jenkins. SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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