• Application Security Architect / GCP / Hybrid

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Phoenix, AZ)


    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