ERP SAVVY is seeking a seasoned Application Security Architect with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-native security. This is a strategic yet hands-on role that will lead the design and implementation of secure scalable applications and services hosted on GCP. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and is passionate about mentoring engineering teams on secure development practices.
Responsibilities:
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Architect and implement security solutions for GCP-hosted microservices APIs containers and serverless workloads
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Lead secure-by-design initiatives across the SDLC including threat modeling risk assessments and architectural reviews
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Produce and review Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
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Collaborate with software engineers DevOps security and cloud architects to align on best practices
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Define and promote secure coding standards and CI/CD security pipelines (Jenkins GitHub GitHub Actions)
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Integrate and manage security tools: SAST DAST SCA IaC scanning secret detection
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Develop reusable security design patterns and reference architectures
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Stay current on GCP security features and recommend adoption
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Support incident response and forensic investigations
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Guide remediation of vulnerabilities and architectural flaws
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Serve as SME for audits governance and compliance
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Conduct architectural reviews to ensure alignment with enterprise standards
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Drive innovation through rapid POCs and emerging security technologies
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Mentor engineering teams and contribute to enterprise-wide security strategy
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Communicate security strategies and risks to senior leadership
Required Skills:
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7 years in application security secure software engineering or security architecture
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3 years of hands-on experience with GCP services (IAM Cloud Run GKE Cloud Functions VPCs Cloud Armor)
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Deep understanding of GCP infrastructure cloud-native design patterns and SSDLC
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Experience with CI/CD security controls and tools
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Proficiency in Python Java Go or
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Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 SANS CWE Top 25 STRIDE
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Strong communication skills for technical and executive audiences
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