Principal Network Security Engineer, Cloud

Job Description: • Lead the architecture, deployment, and optimization of network security controls and solutions in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments. • Design and implement security policies, segmentation strategies, firewalls, and access controls to protect cloud-based assets. • Collaborate with the Cloud Platform Engineering, SRE, and Application teams to integrate security into cloud-native solutions and workflows. • Perform risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and threat modeling for cloud networks. • Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents and anomalies within GCP networks, leveraging SIEM/SOAR/XDR/NGFW/DLP and other security tools. • Develop and maintain automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for consistent security deployment and compliance. • Ensure adherence to regulatory/compliance requirements (e.g., SOC2, ISO27K, GDPR) and internal policies for cloud network security. • Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers and cross-functional teams. • Stay current with emerging cloud security technologies, trends, and threats. • Contribute to the development of security standards, best practices, and documentation for Calix Cloud environments. Requirements: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field. • 10+ years of experience in network security engineering, with at least 3 years focused on cloud environments, preferably Google Cloud. • Expert knowledge of cloud networking concepts (VPC, subnets, load balancers, NGFW, VPN, interconnect etc.). • Proficiency in cloud security tools and services (Identity-Aware Proxy, Cloud IAM, Security Command Center, SecOps, DLP etc.). • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, IDS/IPS, zero trust, and segmentation strategies. • Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Terraform/OpenTofu, etc.). • Solid grasp of security frameworks and compliance standards relevant to cloud environments. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Relevant certifications (e.g., Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, CCSP) highly desirable. Benefits: • Bonuses • Professional development opportunities Apply tot his job