Lead Security Architect

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 9 January 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

GCP Rego Terraform DevSecOps CI/CD Security Architecture Microservices Container Security

FULL DESCRIPTION

Lead Security Architect

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced DevSecOps Engineer with a strong specialization in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the security and integrity of our software development processes on GCP. Your expertise in GCP, Rego policies, and terraform will be instrumental in building a secure and efficient development pipeline. Responsibilities:

  • · Develop, implement, and maintain Rego policies to enforce security controls and compliance standards within our GCP infrastructure and applications.
  • · Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the GCP-focused CI/CD pipeline, ensuring security checks and scans are automated and seamlessly incorporated.
  •  · Leverage your GCP expertise to architect and implement secure microservices and containerized applications, ensuring compliance with GCP security best practices.
  • · Design and implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform to define and manage GCP resources securely and efficiently.
  • · Perform thorough security assessments on GCP environments, utilizing GCP-specific security tools and technologies, to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
  • · Conduct threat modelling and risk assessments for GCP deployments, designing effective security solutions tailored to GCP services.
  • · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to respond to GCP- specific security incidents promptly, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
  • · Stay current with GCP advancements, industry security trends, and best practices, sharing knowledge and insights with team members.
  • · Drive a culture of security awareness specific to GCP environments, ensuring security considerations are integrated throughout development.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

 · Proven experience as a DevSecOps Engineer with a strong focus on GCP

· Expertise in Rego policies and policy-as-code practices especially with implementation in GCP. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST

· In-depth understanding of GCP services, security controls, and best practices.

· Proficiency in using GCP-specific security tools, vulnerability scanners, and penetration testing tools.

· Experience with Wiz and its integration for continuous security monitoring in GCP environments.

· Strong experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform for GCP resource provisioning and management.

· Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) with GCP integrations.

· Solid knowledge of GCP security frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements.

· Strong understanding of container security in GCP and experience securing microservices.

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. · Relevant GCP certifications such as Google Professional DevOps Engineer, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, or similar certifications are highly advantageous.

Job Category:

contract

Job Type:

Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

Job Location:

London

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