GCP Security Engineer
IDR
Remote · Reston, VA · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
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IDR is seeking a GCP Security Engineer to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. In this role, you’ll help strengthen cloud security posture across modern, large-scale environments by partnering with engineering teams to design and implement secure architectures. You’ll focus on threat modeling, network and cloud security controls, and automation to improve security at speed and scale.
Position Overview for the GCP Security Engineer:
Lead and facilitate threat modeling activities to identify and reduce risk in cloud-based systems
Design and influence secure cloud architecture patterns and reference implementations in GCP
Develop and improve security frameworks, policies, standards, and infrastructure/network baselines
Build security automation and tooling (e.g., scripting, integrations, and repeatable controls) to increase efficiency
Requirements for the GCP Security Engineer:
8+ years of experience as a Security Engineer supporting enterprise environments
Strong background in threat modeling, network security, and cloud security architecture
Hands-on experience securing workloads and services in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Proficiency with automation using Python or Go
Experience creating and driving adoption of security frameworks, policies/standards, and secure design baselines
What’s in it for you?
Competitive compensation package
Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.
Why IDR?
25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
Employee Stock Ownership Program
Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
$81-$88/hr #LI-REMOTE
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