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GCP Cloud Security Engineer

Innova Solutions


Job Location:

Phoenix, NM - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 55 - 55
Posted: 23 September 2026 (21 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a GCP Cloud Security Engineer.

Position type: Fulltime /Contract
Duration: 6 months
Location: Phoenix AZ (Hybrid)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer with expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Policy as Code (PaC) to design implement and enforce secure cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering security and business stakeholders to develop scalable cloud governance frameworks automate security controls and ensure secure-by-default cloud deployments.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Technology or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
  • Years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including:
    • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
    • Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
    • Cloud Logging and Monitoring
    • Security Controls
    • Storage Services
    • Compute Services
  • Years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Policy as Code solutions such as Sentinel.
  • Experience implementing and enforcing security controls across cloud-native infrastructure environments.
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles high availability security and observability.
  • Programming experience in Java Python or Go.
  • Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to quickly learn emerging technologies and apply them effectively.

  • Key Responsibilities:
    Cloud Governance & Security
    • Evaluate cloud-native services and technologies documenting security controls standards policies procedures and best practices.
    • Conduct feasibility studies to translate security requirements into Policy as Code (PaC) implementations.
    • Design develop and maintain Policy as Code frameworks using Sentinel and native cloud policy engines.
    • Build and enhance secure Infrastructure as Code deployment pipelines using Terraform.
    • Collaborate with CNAPP and security teams to strengthen cloud guardrails and enforce secure-by-default configurations.
    Cloud Infrastructure & Operations
    • Develop deep expertise in cloud-native offerings related to Compute Storage Data Services AI/Agentic AI and supporting architectures.
    • Troubleshoot reproduce and resolve cloud infrastructure issues while identifying root causes and implementing preventive controls.
    • Ensure cloud environments maintain high availability security compliance and visibility.
    Security & Monitoring
    • Implement and manage controls related to:
      • Network Isolation
      • Data Security
      • Identity and Access Management
      • Logging and Monitoring
  • Utilize tools such as Cloud Logging Cloud Metrics XQL and similar observability solutions to monitor and secure cloud environments.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for engineering sales security and customer teams.
    • Provide technical guidance to overcome deployment challenges and improve cloud infrastructure adoption and governance.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Knowledge of FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization strategies.
    • Experience with cloud security posture management and cloud governance frameworks.
    • Familiarity with AI/ML cloud services and their security considerations.

    Core Competencies:
    Every Software Engineering team member is expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
    • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
    • Terraform
    • Sentinel / Policy as Code
    • Infrastructure Automation
    • Cloud Security
    • Programming (Java Python Go)
    • Logging Monitoring and Observability
    • Agile Methodologies
    • Software Configuration & Deployment
    • Business Analysis
    • Cloud Governance and Compliance

    Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
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    We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.
    Thank you!

    Manisha Kundu


    PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
    Pay Range*: $55 - $60 per hour
    *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidates education work experience work location specific job duties certifications etc.

    Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage Dental/vision insurance 401(k) Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA) Life Insurance Pet Insurance Short term and Long term Disability Accident & Critical illness coverage Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection Sick time and other types of paid leaves (as required by law) Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

    ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta Georgia Innova Solutions employs approximately 50000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America Asia and Europe we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

    Recent Recognitions:
    • Named One of Americas Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
    • Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List 2024-2025)
    • One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2024)
    • One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2024; includes Innova Solutions Volt & HireGenics)
    • Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
    • One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC 2024)
    • AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100 certifications

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    Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race color religion or belief national origin citizenship social or ethnic origin sex age physical or mental disability veteran status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation or any other status protected by the statutes rules and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment please contact us at or . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status immigration status or national origin in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.
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