New Job Opening: GCP Security Engineer in London, UK

Job Description

GCP Cloud Security Engineer / GCP Security Expert

• Contract, 6 months initially (very likely extensions)


• Inside IR35


• Remote (UK)


• £550–600 per day

We’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 Center)


• 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