Sr. Security Consultant

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Sr. Security Consultant
Position type: Remote.
Duration: 3 Months
Location: USA
As a Sr. Security Consultant, you will:
We are seeking a highly skilled Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) with expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) cybersecurity and infrastructure automation to join our cybersecurity team. As a Security SME, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures within the GCP environment, while also leading the development of infrastructure automation solutions using Terraform. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enforce security best practices, enable CI/CD pipelines, and automate provisioning and orchestration processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GCP security, extensive experience with Terraform, and a deep understanding of infrastructure configuration management and automation.

• Lead the design and implementation of security controls and policies within the GCP environment, leveraging Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
• Develop new or enhance existing Terraform templates to automate the deployment of GCP resources, ensuring adherence to security best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with security teams to integrate Terraform with various security tools and APIs, enabling seamless automation and orchestration of security processes such as vulnerability scanning, policy enforcement, and incident response.
• Enforce security best practices throughout the CI/CD pipeline, integrating security checks and validations into automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Work closely with DevOps and engineering teams to enable infrastructure as code (IaC) practices, facilitating versioning, code review, and collaboration on infrastructure changes.
• Implement automated provisioning and orchestration workflows using Terraform and other tools to streamline the deployment and management of GCP resources and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define infrastructure requirements, design scalable and resilient architectures, and optimize resource utilization within the GCP environment.
• Monitor and maintain the security posture of GCP environments, conducting periodic audits, assessments, and reviews to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Provide expert guidance and support to internal teams on security-related topics, including secure coding practices, network segmentation, encryption, and access controls.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in GCP, Terraform, and cybersecurity, and drive the adoption of new tools and methodologies to enhance security and automation capabilities.
• Understand the GCP security services licensing model and various native security services offered by GCP
• Conduct security assessments and audits of GCP environments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.
• Configure and manage Google Cloud security products and services like Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM), Cloud Key Management Service (KMS), and Cloud Security Command Center (SCC).
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures for GCP deployments.
• Collaborate with engineers and developers to integrate security considerations into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities related to GCP and cloud security in general.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other teams on security best practices for GCP.
• Proactively identify and plan the risk mitigation strategy within GCP environments

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity and infrastructure automation, with at least 5 years of specialized experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Terraform, including the development of Terraform modules, templates, and configurations for provisioning and managing infrastructure resources in GCP.
• Strong understanding of GCP services and technologies, including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud IAM, and Cloud Security Command Center.
• Solid understanding of security best practices, standards, and frameworks, such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
• Experience integrating Terraform with security tools and APIs, such as vulnerability scanners, SIEM solutions, and identity providers, to automate security processes.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation and orchestration tasks.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex security and automation issues in GCP environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Good to have skills:

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform
• Experience with security automation and orchestration tools
• Experience with cloud compliance frameworks
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Security Command Center (SCC)
• Certifications like CISSP, CISA, or CCSP (a plus)

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Kiran Vajrala
Manager
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: 115,500-135,500
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's 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 50,000 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:

• One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
• ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
• One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
• Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
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