Akkodis is seeking a Senior Security Architect specializing in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site). As a global leader in engineering and R&D, Akkodis leverages the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With 50,000 engineers and digital experts across 30 countries, we deliver cross-sector expertise in mobility, software, robotics, data security, AI, and more.
Responsibilities:
- Security Architecture Design: Define and implement secure-by-design cloud architectures aligned with industry best practices and GCP security standards, and design secure hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Security Strategy & Governance: Develop cloud security strategies that align with organizational risk appetite and regulatory obligations, and contribute to security policies, standards, and governance models.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Map cloud environments to regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NCA, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS), and perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and gap analyses.
- Security Operations & Tools: Design cloud-native security monitoring, detection, and response strategies. Integrate SIEM/SOAR solutions and threat intelligence into cloud environments, and support incident response plans and vulnerability management.
Qualifications:
- 8–12 years in cybersecurity, including hands-on experience designing and implementing cloud security solutions.
- Certifications:
- Required: Google Cloud Professional Security Engineer
- Preferred: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- Additional Advantage: CCSP, AWS/Azure Security Specializations, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
Required Skills:
- Cloud Security Platforms: Google Cloud Security Command Center, Chronicle, AWS GuardDuty, Azure Defender
- SIEM & Monitoring: Chronicle, Splunk, Azure Sentinel, ELK Stack
- IAM & Access Control: Google IAM, BeyondCorp, Okta, Active Directory
- Security Toolsets: CSPM, CWPP, vulnerability scanners, encryption solutions
Preferred Skills:
- CCSP, AWS/Azure Security Specializations, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
Language Requirements: Not specified.
