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Cloud Security Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$55.25 - $74/hr

Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer Location: Phoenix, AZ Experience Required: 7+ Years Role ... Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) * Compute Engine * Cloud Storage * Cloud SQL * Google Kubernetes Engine ...

Cloud Security Engineer Phoenix, AZ Fulltime Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Hands-on ... Strong practical knowledge of core Google Cloud Platform services, including IAM, VPC, Compute ...

SK Cloud Security Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$57.25 - $76.50/hr

... Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * Create advanced detection rules and tradecraft to uncover ... Security Engineer, Oracle Cloud Security Architect) * Experience in security services and best ...

IAM & Cloud Security Engineer Location: Dallas TX (Onsite) Duration: 6+ months IAM & Cloud Security Engineer Multi-Cloud Migration (AWS Azure & Google Cloud Platform) 5+ years of experience in cloud ...

Cloud Security Engineer

Louisville, KY · On-site

$53.50 - $71.50/hr

The Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing multi-cloud network security controls across Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role focuses on ...

Cloud Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$53.50 - $71.75/hr

Discovery's public cloud environments, with a primary focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As a key member of the Cloud Security team, this role partners closely with engineering, DevOps, and ...

Cloud Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$53.50 - $71.75/hr

Discovery's public cloud environments, with a primary focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As a key member of the Cloud Security team, this role partners closely with engineering, DevOps, and ...

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How much do virtual google cloud security engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual google cloud security engineer in the United States is $62.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.61 and $71.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Virtual Google Cloud Security Engineer vs Virtual AWS Cloud Security Engineer?

AspectVirtual Google Cloud Security EngineerVirtual AWS Cloud Security Engineer
CertificationsGoogle Cloud Security Engineer, GCP certificationsAWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS certifications
Work EnvironmentGoogle Cloud Platform, remote/virtual roles, cloud security projectsAmazon Web Services, remote/virtual roles, cloud security projects
Employer & Industry UsageGoogle Cloud clients, tech companies adopting GCPAWS clients, tech companies adopting AWS

The Virtual Google Cloud Security Engineer and Virtual AWS Cloud Security Engineer roles share similar responsibilities in cloud security, requiring relevant certifications and working in remote environments. The main difference lies in the cloud platform expertise—Google Cloud vs AWS—making each role suited for professionals specializing in their respective cloud services.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Google Cloud Security Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,802 per year, or $62.9 per hour.
Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer

Vbeyond Corporation

Phoenix, AZ • Remote

$55.25 - $74/hr

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Posted 7 days ago


Job description


Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Experience Required: 7+ Years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to support and secure enterprise Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) environments. This role will be responsible for conducting security assessments, validating cloud architectures, implementing security controls, and ensuring compliance with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform security, cloud governance, risk management, and secure-by-design principles.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, or Cloud Infrastructure Security
  • Hands-on experience performing security assessments and reviews of Google Cloud Platform environments
  • Strong expertise with core Google Cloud Platform services including:
    • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
    • Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
    • Compute Engine
    • Cloud Storage
    • Cloud SQL
    • Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
    • Cloud KMS
    • Cloud Logging
    • Security Command Center
  • Experience reviewing GitHub repositories, code, and configuration files (JSON, YAML, etc.) for security and compliance validation
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Secure identity architecture
    • Privileged access management
    • Network segmentation
    • Encryption and key management
    • Google Cloud Platform Shared Responsibility Model
    • Organization Policy Framework
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform-native security tools such as:
    • Security Command Center (SCC)
    • Event Threat Detection
    • Cloud Asset Inventory
    • Forseti or equivalent governance tools
  • Ability to review Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Deployment Manager) for security risks and compliance requirements
  • Experience mapping cloud implementations to security frameworks including:
    • NIST
    • ISO 27001
    • CIS Google Cloud Platform Foundations
    • CSA CCM
  • Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive security reviews and risk assessments of Google Cloud Platform services, architectures, and cloud workloads
  • Evaluate cloud solutions across infrastructure, platform, and application layers to ensure compliance with security standards
  • Provide security recommendations and remediation guidance to support secure-by-design cloud adoption
  • Support cloud governance, certification, and authorization initiatives
  • Implement and maintain Google Cloud Platform cybersecurity controls and security services
  • Collaborate with cloud engineering, architecture, and application teams to strengthen cloud security posture
  • Assess cloud environments against enterprise security policies and regulatory requirements
  • Support continuous improvement of cloud security assessment methodologies and standards
  • Contribute to platform security engineering initiatives and cloud security automation efforts

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience validating GitHub schema definitions and configuration standards
  • Knowledge of policy-as-code and compliance automation tools such as:
    • Config Validator
    • OPA/Gatekeeper
  • Experience securing containerized and serverless workloads including:
    • GKE
    • Cloud Run
    • Cloud Functions
  • Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer Certification
  • Experience with developer portals and governance platforms such as Cortex, Backstage, Prisma, or similar solutions
  • Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) platforms

Key Skills

  • Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
  • Cloud Security Engineering
  • IAM & Access Management
  • Kubernetes Security (GKE)
  • Terraform & Infrastructure as Code
  • Security Command Center
  • Cloud Governance & Compliance
  • GitHub Security Reviews
  • CSPM Tools
  • NIST / ISO 27001 / CIS Controls
  • Policy as Code
  • Risk & Security Assessments


Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Experience Required: 7+ Years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to support and secure enterprise Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) environments. This role will be responsible for conducting security assessments, validating cloud architectures, implementing security controls, and ensuring compliance with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform security, cloud governance, risk management, and secure-by-design principles.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, or Cloud Infrastructure Security
  • Hands-on experience performing security assessments and reviews of Google Cloud Platform environments
  • Strong expertise with core Google Cloud Platform services including:
    • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
    • Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
    • Compute Engine
    • Cloud Storage
    • Cloud SQL
    • Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
    • Cloud KMS
    • Cloud Logging
    • Security Command Center
  • Experience reviewing GitHub repositories, code, and configuration files (JSON, YAML, etc.) for security and compliance validation
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Secure identity architecture
    • Privileged access management
    • Network segmentation
    • Encryption and key management
    • Google Cloud Platform Shared Responsibility Model
    • Organization Policy Framework
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform-native security tools such as:
    • Security Command Center (SCC)
    • Event Threat Detection
    • Cloud Asset Inventory
    • Forseti or equivalent governance tools
  • Ability to review Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Deployment Manager) for security risks and compliance requirements
  • Experience mapping cloud implementations to security frameworks including:
    • NIST
    • ISO 27001
    • CIS Google Cloud Platform Foundations
    • CSA CCM
  • Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive security reviews and risk assessments of Google Cloud Platform services, architectures, and cloud workloads
  • Evaluate cloud solutions across infrastructure, platform, and application layers to ensure compliance with security standards
  • Provide security recommendations and remediation guidance to support secure-by-design cloud adoption
  • Support cloud governance, certification, and authorization initiatives
  • Implement and maintain Google Cloud Platform cybersecurity controls and security services
  • Collaborate with cloud engineering, architecture, and application teams to strengthen cloud security posture
  • Assess cloud environments against enterprise security policies and regulatory requirements
  • Support continuous improvement of cloud security assessment methodologies and standards
  • Contribute to platform security engineering initiatives and cloud security automation efforts

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience validating GitHub schema definitions and configuration standards
  • Knowledge of policy-as-code and compliance automation tools such as:
    • Config Validator
    • OPA/Gatekeeper
  • Experience securing containerized and serverless workloads including:
    • GKE
    • Cloud Run
    • Cloud Functions
  • Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer Certification
  • Experience with developer portals and governance platforms such as Cortex, Backstage, Prisma, or similar solutions
  • Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) platforms

Key Skills

  • Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
  • Cloud Security Engineering
  • IAM & Access Management
  • Kubernetes Security (GKE)
  • Terraform & Infrastructure as Code
  • Security Command Center
  • Cloud Governance & Compliance
  • GitHub Security Reviews
  • CSPM Tools
  • NIST / ISO 27001 / CIS Controls
  • Policy as Code
  • Risk & Security Assessments