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Cloud Engineer (Google Cloud)

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Google Cloud Engineer

The Judge Group is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer with deep expertise in cloud security and Google technologies. This role is fully onsite in Washington, DC and requires an active Secret clearance. You'll be responsible for securing cloud infrastructure, managing identity and access, and implementing security best practices across Google Workspace and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Minimum Qualifications: Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one (Top Secret preferred). Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC, five days per week. 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, cloud security, or IT security. Hands-on experience with Google Admin Console, Security Center, Google Vault, Cloud Identity GCP services: Compute Engine, VPC, IAM, GKE, BigQuery. Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools: Terraform, Ansible, Deployment Manager. Familiarity with CI/CD tools: GitLab CI, Jenkins, Cloud Build. Strong background in Linux systems, networking, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with Google Workspace API security, OAuth, API integrations, and IAM (Google, AWS IAM, Azure AD). Proven ability to manage cloud security platforms (Google Workspace, Netskope, AWS, Azure). Knowledge of DLP, Zero Trust architectures, IAM, and email security protocols (DKIM, SPF, DMARC). Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms, threat detection, and security logging. Strong understanding of federal security frameworks: NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, DISA STIGs, and ATO processes. Experience in on-prem and hybrid cloud environments. Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as: GCP Professional Cloud Architect, GCP DevOps Engineer, Google Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, CISM, CCSP. Familiarity with additional cloud security tools beyond Google Workspace and Netskope. Experience with security frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). Prior experience in government or large enterprise environments.