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Principal Cloud Security Engineer
Englewood, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expKforce has a client in Englewood, CO that is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Engineer. This role involves leading security practices for a large-scale enterprise's Google Cloud Platform presence, focusing on compliance and vulnerability management.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Own cloud security strategy and execution for Google Cloud Platform, focusing on compliance, vulnerability management, and scalable controls
Apply your past on-prem experience to secure a hybrid environment while leaning fully into Google Cloud Platform for the future
Handle vulnerability assessments and patching processes across tens of thousands of machines, prioritizing and executing within tight timelines
Contribute hands-on with tools like Terraform and Ansible, with working knowledge of Python (not a developer role, but familiarity is key)
Guide decisions around PCI, SOC compliance, and business continuity planning (BCPs)
Present to senior leadership, explain security tradeoffs, and justify technical decisions with clarity and confidence
Mentor peers and junior team members, representing the principal level with strategic insight and technical depth
Participate in Google Cloud Platform migration projects-ideally having been involved in past cloud transition initiatives
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in IT
8+ years of experience in security or infrastructure roles
2-4+ years of recent, hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (not just AWS)
Experience moving from on-prem environments to cloud-native models
Strong grasp of DevOps principles-comfortable automating with Terraform and Ansible
Working knowledge of Python for scripting and automation purposes
A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills-comfortable leading meetings, mentoring others, and making big-picture decisions
Experience in regulatory environments (PCI, SOC) with a strong understanding of compliance frameworks
Preferred
Prior involvement in cloud migration efforts-especially understanding when and how you engaged in the process
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Company
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