Cloud Data Security Architect (GCP Preferred)

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Rate: 60/hr W2 or 70/hr C2C

Overview

Our banking client is seeking a Cloud Data Security Architect to support a large-scale cloud modernization initiative. This role is focused on securing cloud-hosted data platforms and defining enterprise-level security controls to protect sensitive customer and business data.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in data security, cloud security architecture, encryption, IAM, DLP, data scanning/classification, certificate and key management, logging, monitoring, and governance. While Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience is preferred, strong AWS or Azure security architects with significant data protection experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assess cloud environments from a data security and privacy perspective
• Define and implement security controls for sensitive and regulated data
• Design IAM and access-control strategies
• Establish encryption, key management, and certificate management standards
• Evaluate DLP, data classification, and data scanning solutions
• Review logging, monitoring, and audit requirements
• Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments
• Identify security gaps and provide remediation recommendations
• Partner with engineering and architecture teams to improve cloud security posture

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of Cloud Security, Data Security, or Security Architecture experience
• Strong background in cloud security architecture (GCP preferred)
• Deep understanding of:
  • Data Security & Data Protection
  • Encryption & Key Management
  • Certificate Management
  • IAM / Access Controls
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Data Classification & Scanning
  • Logging, Monitoring & Auditability
  • Security Risk Assessments
• Experience protecting PII, PCI, or other regulated data
• Ability to assess cloud architectures and define security requirements

Preferred Skills

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• BigQuery, Firestore, Cloud Storage, Datastore
• AWS or Azure security architecture
• Cloud KMS, Secret Manager
• Terraform / Policy-as-Code
• Financial Services experience
• PCI, NIST, ISO27001, SOC2 environments

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.