GCP Cloud Security Engineer / GCP Security Expert

GCP Cloud Security Engineer / GCP Security Expert Contract, 6 months initially (very likely extensions) Inside IR35 Remote (UK) £(Apply online only) per dayWe're working with a client on an exciting cloud-first transformation and are looking for a GCP Cloud Security Engineer to play a key role in securing the migration of workloads into Google Cloud. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking environment where security is central to cloud adoption. The Role You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across a growing GCP estate, ensuring applications and infrastructure are migrated securely and aligned with best practices. Key Responsibilities Implement and manage security controls across Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Support the secure migration of applications and infrastructure into GCP Integrate cloud environments with tools such as Okta, Splunk, and Prisma Cloud (Palo Alto Networks) Configure and manage IAM, network security, and access policies Monitor cloud environments for vulnerabilities, risks, and misconfigurations Troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues throughout the migration lifecycle Skills & Experience Hands-on experience with GCP security services (e.g. IAM, VPC, Security Command Centre) Proven experience supporting cloud security migrations or similar projects Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices Experience integrating security tooling within cloud environments Scripting or automation experience (e.g. Python, Terraform) is beneficial