Principal Google Cloud Security Consultant

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor and technical architect for enterprise GCP security engagements.
• Lead secure Google Cloud architecture design and reviews covering IAM, networking, workload protection, and data protection.
• Conduct Google Cloud security posture assessments to identify risks, misconfigurations, and control gaps.
• Advise customers on Google SecOps, Chronicle, SIEM strategy, and cloud telemetry.
• Guide clients through the implementation and operationalization of Security Command Center and SCC Enterprise.
• Advise on Vertex AI and AI workload security, including identity, access control, and governance.
• Develop executive-ready findings, remediation roadmaps, and maturity-based security improvement plans.
• Mentor consultants and contribute to the development of repeatable methodologies and reference architectures.

Requirements

• 8 years of security consulting experience with at least 4 years specifically as a Google Cloud consultant.
• Deep expertise in GCP security architecture, including IAM, networking, logging, and monitoring.
• Proven track record of delivering cloud security architecture and posture modernization outcomes.
• Experience working within regulatory frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, HIPAA, HITRUST, or PCI.
• Strong ability to translate technical security findings into actionable business risks for senior leadership.
• Excellent documentation skills for creating architecture diagrams, assessment reports, and implementation plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Google Cloud certifications such as Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect, or Professional Security Operations Engineer.
• Hands-on experience with Wiz (CNAPP, CSPM) and Google SecOps/Chronicle.
• Experience with Vertex AI security and AI governance.
• Proficiency with Terraform or related cloud security automation tools.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work model.
• Competitive salary and annual incentive programs.
• Paid parental leave and flexible time off.
• Certification and training reimbursement.
• Comprehensive insurance options and digital mental health support.

About the Company

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.