Motion Recruitment Partners LLC
Application Security Architect / GCP / Hybrid / Phoenix
Motion Recruitment Partners LLC, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Application Security Architect / GCP / Hybrid / Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Hybrid
Contract
$60/hr - $80/hr
A leading company in the financial industry is looking to bring on an Application Security Architect to support a growing need for secure, cloud-native architecture across their enterprise systems. This team is specifically focused on modernizing application security practices in a GCP environment and is looking for a hands-on architect with deep knowledge of secure development, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps principles.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned security architect to take on a visible role in shaping the future of secure development within a large-scale hybrid cloud environment. You'll collaborate closely with software engineers, DevOps teams, and cloud architects to implement secure-by-design principles across microservices, APIs, and serverless workloads. If you're passionate about driving strategic security initiatives and staying ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.
Contract Duration: 6-12 months
Required Skills & Experience
Minamum of 7 years of experience in roles focused on application security, secure software development or security architecture
At least 3 years of direct experience working with GCP services such as IAM, Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions, VPCs and Cloud Armor
Strong grasp of core GCP concepts across compute, storage, networking, data handling and security configurations
In depth knowledge of secure software development practices and patterns commonly used in cloud environments including microservices, containerization and CI/CD pipelines
Proven track record of embedding security measures within CI/CD workflows using tools like Jenkins, GitHub and GitHub Actions
Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Python, Java, Go or Node.js
Solid familiarity with key security standards and risk models, including the OWASP Top 10, SANs CWE Top 25, and frameworks like STRIDE for threat modeling
At least one security cert such as GDSA, GCAD, GWAT, GWEB, GPEN, GCPN, or GXPN
Desired Skills & Experience
Certifications such as SBSA, TOGAF or GCP PCA are a big plus
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
100% GCP
Daily Responsibilities
100% Hands on
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Posted by:
Jordan Carbonell
Specialization:
Cloud Security
Phoenix, AZ
Hybrid
Contract
$60/hr - $80/hr
A leading company in the financial industry is looking to bring on an Application Security Architect to support a growing need for secure, cloud-native architecture across their enterprise systems. This team is specifically focused on modernizing application security practices in a GCP environment and is looking for a hands-on architect with deep knowledge of secure development, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps principles.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned security architect to take on a visible role in shaping the future of secure development within a large-scale hybrid cloud environment. You'll collaborate closely with software engineers, DevOps teams, and cloud architects to implement secure-by-design principles across microservices, APIs, and serverless workloads. If you're passionate about driving strategic security initiatives and staying ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.
Contract Duration: 6-12 months
Required Skills & Experience
Minamum of 7 years of experience in roles focused on application security, secure software development or security architecture
At least 3 years of direct experience working with GCP services such as IAM, Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions, VPCs and Cloud Armor
Strong grasp of core GCP concepts across compute, storage, networking, data handling and security configurations
In depth knowledge of secure software development practices and patterns commonly used in cloud environments including microservices, containerization and CI/CD pipelines
Proven track record of embedding security measures within CI/CD workflows using tools like Jenkins, GitHub and GitHub Actions
Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Python, Java, Go or Node.js
Solid familiarity with key security standards and risk models, including the OWASP Top 10, SANs CWE Top 25, and frameworks like STRIDE for threat modeling
At least one security cert such as GDSA, GCAD, GWAT, GWEB, GPEN, GCPN, or GXPN
Desired Skills & Experience
Certifications such as SBSA, TOGAF or GCP PCA are a big plus
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
100% GCP
Daily Responsibilities
100% Hands on
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Posted by:
Jordan Carbonell
Specialization:
Cloud Security