Cloud Engineer II, Security, Professional Services, Google Cloud

Google Cloud Professional Services is seeking a Cloud Engineer II specializing in Security to join their team. This role combines deep technical security expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, helping organizations implement secure cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The position involves architecting security solutions, providing technical guidance, and ensuring best practices in cloud security implementation.

The role requires extensive experience in cloud security, with responsibilities ranging from designing secure architectures to developing security frameworks and implementing compliance requirements (FedRAMP, PCI, HIPAA). You'll work directly with customers' technical teams and executive leadership, including CIOs and CISOs, while also collaborating with Google's Product Management and Engineering teams to improve GCP's security offerings.

Key technical areas include SecOps (Chronicle SIEM/SOAR), threat detection, network security, web application security, authentication systems, and incident response. The position offers competitive compensation ($147,000-$216,000 + bonus + equity) and requires up to 30% travel for customer engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals who want to impact cloud security at scale, combining technical expertise with customer advisory work. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge cloud technology while helping organizations navigate their security challenges in the cloud environment. You'll be part of Google Cloud's mission to accelerate digital transformation across industries while ensuring robust security practices.