Lead Security Cloud Engineer - GCP

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We are looking for a Lead Security Cloud Engineer - GCP to design and run secure Google Cloud Platform services that align security needs with business outcomes. You will deliver professional services and technical consulting, guiding secure cloud strategies, automation, and compliant deployments across teams.
Responsibilities
Implement secure policies and services on Google Cloud Platform
Assess and reduce security threats using SIEM tools such as Google SecOps and WiZ
Define security strategy with the CISO and Security Engineers to satisfy governance requirements
Enforce regulatory controls and support compliance requirements alongside SOC or SecOps teams
Configure resource hierarchies, set boundary protection, and secure communications through Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Workload Identity Federation (WIF)
Deploy network security defenses, ensure data protection, and use observability tools for threat detection and management
Apply AI agents to automate, accelerate, and de-risk complex security and infrastructure deployment tasks
Enable secure landing zones and data and AI foundations, establishing perimeters for user-to-agent, agent-to-agent, and agent-to-services communication
Drive security-focused digital transformation using Infrastructure as Code for compliance-driven deployment of security foundations
Operate secure containerized workloads via Google Kubernetes Engine and secure the software CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines
Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical requirements with business objectives
Requirements
5+ years of experience implementing secure policies and services, ideally on Google Cloud Platform
Expertise in security threat analysis and mitigation using SIEM tools such as Google SecOps, WiZ, and similar tools
Background supporting security strategy definition and partnering with CISOs and Security Engineers on governance requirements
Experience enforcing regulatory controls and supporting compliance requirements with SOC or SecOps teams
Deep understanding of Identity and Access Management, resource hierarchies, boundary protection, secure communications, and Workload Identity Federation best practices
Hands-on proficiency implementing Cloud Firewall, Cloud Armor, and VPC, along with data protection and Security Command Center for threat detection
Proven ability to leverage AI agents to automate and de-risk security and infrastructure deployment tasks
Solid expertise in secure landing zones and data and AI foundations for user-to-agent, agent-to-agent, and agent-to-services communication perimeters
Practical skills with Terraform for compliance-driven security deployments, Google Kubernetes Engine security best practices, and securing CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines
Proven track record in Professional Services and Technical Consulting with strong communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills
English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher
Nice to have
Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification
Google Professional Cloud Architect certification
Google Professional Security Operations Engineer certification
We offer
International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
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EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Work arrangement
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