Lead GCP Engineer- Defence Sector

OverviewLead GCP Security Consultant- Defence Sector – Corsham, UK (Onsite, 5 days per week). This role requires an active DV clearance.Join Europe\'s leading, high-growth Google Cloud consultancy. At Qodea, you\'ll be part of a team energised by innovation and passionate about delivering exceptional results. We craft cutting-edge solutions in data and analytics, AI, cloud infrastructure and security, driving digital transformation that empowers our customers to scale, modernise and lead in their industries. This role sits within our sister consultancy, tmc3.What You'll DoDesign and implement secure GCP architectures, incorporating identity, access management, encryption, and network securityConduct cloud security assessments and gap analyses for UK-based organisationsAdvise on compliance with UK regulations (e.g. GDPR, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, ISO 27001)Develop and enforce cloud security policies, procedures, and governance modelsLead threat modelling, risk assessments, and vulnerability management initiativesConfigure and manage GCP security tools such as Google SecOps tooling, Security Command Center, Cloud Armor, and VPC Service ControlsCollaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelinesSupport incident response planning and cloud-specific disaster recovery strategiesStay up to date with GCP security features, UK regulatory changes, and emerging threatsRequirementsEssential Skills & ExperienceExperience in cloud security, with time spent focused on GCPStrong knowledge of: GCP security services (IAM, Cloud KMS, VPC Service Controls, etc.)UK data protection and compliance frameworks (GDPR, ICO guidance)Identity federation, SSO, and role-based access controlNetwork segmentation and firewall configuration in GCPLogging, monitoring, and SIEM integration (e.g. Splunk, Chronicle)Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Deployment Manager)DesirableGoogle Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer certificationExperience with UK public sector or regulated industries (e.g. finance, healthcare)Familiarity with container security (GKE, Kubernetes RBAC, image scanning)Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash) for automation and toolingExperience with incident response in cloud-native environmentsPrevious consultancy experience within UK public sector organisationsExperience working with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is highly desirableSoft SkillsStrong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholdersConsulting mindset with a focus on client outcomes and risk mitigationAbility to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environmentsStrategic thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solvingGrowth and BenefitsClear career progression opportunities within our career frameworkCross-skilling and internal mobility across business areasAccess to dedicated training, certifications, and professional membershipsBenefitsFinancial: Competitive base salary, Matching pension scheme (up to 5%) from day one, Discretionary company bonus scheme, 4 x annual salary Death in Service coverage from day one, Employee referral schemeHealth and Wellbeing: Private medical insurance from day one, Help@Hand app for remote GPs, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy, EAP service, Cycle to Work schemeTime Off and Flexibility: 36 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), extra paid day off for your birthday, Ten paid learning days per year, Flexible working hours, Market-leading parental leave, Sabbatical leave (after five years), Work from anywhere (up to 3 weeks per year)Development and Recognition: Industry-recognised training and certifications, Bonusly recognition platform, Clear opportunities for career development, Length of Service AwardsExtra Perks: Regular company events, Tech SchemeDiversity and InclusionAt Qodea, we champion diversity and inclusion. We believe that a career in IT should be open to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or neurotype. We value the unique talents and perspectives that each individual brings to our team, and we strive to create a fair and accessible hiring process for all. If you feel we can improve in any way, please reach out to our careers team via email at careers@qodea.com or connect with us on LinkedIn via our Qodea Company Page. #J-18808-Ljbffr