Application Security Architect / GCP / Hybrid / Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

**Hybrid**

Contract

$60/hr - $80/hr

A leading company in the financial industry is looking to bring on an Application Security Architect to support a growing need for secure, cloud-native architecture across their enterprise systems. This team is specifically focused on modernizing application security practices in a GCP environment and is looking for a hands-on architect with deep knowledge of secure development, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps principles.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned security architect to take on a visible role in shaping the future of secure development within a large-scale hybrid cloud environment. You’ll collaborate closely with software engineers, DevOps teams, and cloud architects to implement secure-by-design principles across microservices, APIs, and serverless workloads. If you're passionate about driving strategic security initiatives and staying ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

Contract Duration: 6-12 months

**Required Skills & Experience**

+ Minamum of 7 years of experience in roles focused on application security, secure software development or security architecture

+ At least 3 years of direct experience working with GCP services such as IAM, Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions, VPCs and Cloud Armor

+ Strong grasp of core GCP concepts across compute, storage, networking, data handling and security configurations

+ In depth knowledge of secure software development practices and patterns commonly used in cloud environments including microservices, containerization and CI/CD pipelines

+ Proven track record of embedding security measures within CI/CD workflows using tools like Jenkins, GitHub and GitHub Actions

+ Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Python, Java, Go or Node.js

+ Solid familiarity with key security standards and risk models, including the OWASP Top 10, SANs CWE Top 25, and frameworks like STRIDE for threat modeling

+ At least one security cert such as GDSA, GCAD, GWAT, GWEB, GPEN, GCPN, or GXPN

**Desired Skills & Experience**

+ Certifications such as SBSA, TOGAF or GCP PCA are a big plus

**What You Will Be Doing**

Tech Breakdown

+ 100% GCP

Daily Responsibilities

+ 100% Hands on

**You will receive the following benefits:**

+ Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

+ Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

+ Vision Benefits

+ Health Savings Account (HSA)

+ Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

+ Hospital Indemnity Insurance

+ 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

+ Paid Sick Time Leave

+ Legal and Identity Protection Plans

+ Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

+ 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

**Posted by:** Jordan Carbonell

**Specialization:**

+ Cloud Security