Google Cloud Platform IAM Security Engineer - New York, NY/ Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid Onsite) - CG

Empower Professionals - New York, NY

Full-time

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Google Cloud Platform IAM Security Engineer role focuses on enhancing identity and access management (IAM) practices within Google Cloud Platform. The engineer will implement and manage secure IAM solutions, ensuring compliance with security standards and best practices in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain IAM policies and roles within Google Cloud Platform to ensure secure access to cloud resources.
• Oversee user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access rights management, ensuring adherence to the principle of least privilege.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of IAM configurations, identifying and mitigating security risks.
• Implement monitoring solutions to track IAM-related activities and generate reports on access permissions and security incidents.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to investigate IAM-related security incidents, providing timely remediation and reporting.
• Develop and enforce IAM policies and procedures that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with DevOps, security, and application teams to integrate IAM solutions into CI/CD pipelines and application deployments.
• Provide guidance and training to team members on IAM best practices and emerging security threats.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in identity and access management, with a focus on Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of Google Cloud Platform IAM features, including service accounts, roles, and permissions.
• Experience with identity governance and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Familiarity with cloud security tools and technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP) are a plus.