Senior Cloud Security Architect
Google · Toronto, ON
- On site
- Full-time
- CA$199,000 / year
- Toronto, ON
Job highlights
- Lead Google Cloud Security as a technical authority.
- Drive proactive security solutions for enterprise clients.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams.
- Advise on cloud-native architecture and security.
- Engage with technical and executive stakeholders.
About the role
About the Job
When leading companies choose Google Cloud, it's a huge win for spreading the power of cloud computing globally. Once educational institutions, government agencies, and other businesses sign on to use Google Cloud products, you come in to facilitate making their work more productive, mobile, and collaborative. You deliver what is most helpful for the customer. You assist fellow sales Googlers by problem-solving key technical issues for our customers. You liaise with the product marketing management and engineering teams to stay on top of industry trends and devise enhancements to Google Cloud products.In this role, you will serve as a key member of the Google Cloud Security technical authority, enabling organizations to outpace through frontline intelligence with planetary-scale analytics while supporting secure, reliable and scalable full-stack solutions from infrastructure to applications.
As a part of the technical authority you will be a vital member of an entrepreneurial team, where you will help define the future of security solutions for organizations of all sizes. By deeply understanding customer needs you will assist in transitioning from reactive measures to true agentic proactive security.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is CAD 194,000-199,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Please note that the compensation details listed in Canada role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities
- Identify and qualify business opportunities, address key customer technical objections, and develop the strategies to resolve technical blockers in collaboration with the team.
- Deliver in-depth Security expertise to strengthen technical relationship with customers through technology advocacy, bid response support, product solution briefings, proof-of-concept work, and direct partnership with product management to prioritize solutions driving customer adoption to Google Cloud.
- Work directly with Google Cloud products to demonstrate and prototype integrations in customer and partner environments.
- Recommend integration strategies, enterprise architectures, platforms, and application infrastructure required to successfully implement a complete solution on Google Cloud.
- Travel to customer sites, conferences, and other related events as required, acting as a public advocate for Google Cloud.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience with cloud native architecture in a customer-facing or support role.
- Experience in cybersecurity (e.g. threat detection, malware intelligence, cloud security posture management, Identity and Access Management systems).
- Experience engaging with, and presenting to, technical stakeholders and executive leaders.
Preferred qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Cloud or Security industry certifications.
- Experience implementing security solutions for enterprises (e.g. threat detection and hunting, malware intelligence, cloud security posture management, or Identity and Access Management systems).
- Knowledge of product and solution market trends in the cybersecurity industry (e.g. ransomware, attack frameworks, zero trust, etc.).
Key skills/competency
- Cloud Security
- Cybersecurity
- Threat Detection
- Malware Intelligence
- Cloud Security Posture Management
- Identity and Access Management
- Technical Stakeholder Engagement
- Enterprise Architecture
- Solution Selling
- Google Cloud Platform
Skills & topics
- Senior Cloud Security Architect
- Cloud Security
- Cybersecurity
- Google Cloud
- Threat Detection
- IAM
- Enterprise Architecture
- Security Solutions
- Technical Authority
- Customer Engagement
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight cloud security, cybersecurity, and stakeholder engagement experience.
- Showcase Google Cloud expertise: Emphasize experience with Google Cloud products and security solutions.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss cloud-native architecture and cybersecurity challenges.
- Demonstrate leadership: Articulate your ability to influence technical and executive audiences.
- Research Google's culture: Understand their commitment to innovation and customer success in cloud security.
Technical preparation
Master cloud-native security principles.,Deep dive into Google Cloud security services.,Practice threat modeling and risk assessment.,Prepare to demo security solutions.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex security challenge you solved.,How do you influence executive-level stakeholders?,Explain your approach to proactive security.,How do you stay updated on cyber threats?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific cybersecurity experience is most valued for the Senior Cloud Security Architect role at Google Cloud?
- Google Cloud highly values experience in threat detection, malware intelligence, cloud security posture management (CSPM), and Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems for this Senior Cloud Security Architect position. Demonstrating practical application of these skills in enterprise environments is key.
- How does Google Cloud approach security for its enterprise clients?
- Google Cloud focuses on enabling organizations to proactively outpace threats using planetary-scale analytics and secure, reliable, and scalable full-stack solutions. The approach involves transitioning clients from reactive measures to agentic proactive security.
- What is the expected salary range for a Senior Cloud Security Architect in Canada?
- For this full-time position in Canada, the base salary range is between CAD 194,000 and CAD 199,000. This range is exclusive of potential bonuses, equity, and benefits.
- What technical skills are essential for a Senior Cloud Security Architect at Google?
- Essential technical skills include deep knowledge of cloud-native architecture, hands-on experience with Google Cloud products, and expertise in areas like threat detection, IAM, and security posture management. The ability to recommend integration strategies and enterprise architectures is also critical.
- Does Google Cloud offer opportunities for professional development in cybersecurity?
- Yes, Google Cloud encourages continuous learning and professional development. Preferred qualifications include Cloud or Security industry certifications, and knowledge of emerging cybersecurity trends like zero trust and attack frameworks.
- How important is customer-facing experience for this Senior Cloud Security Architect role?
- Customer-facing experience is very important. The role requires at least 10 years of experience in cloud-native architecture within a customer-facing or support capacity, including engaging with and presenting to technical stakeholders and executive leaders.
- What is the role of a Senior Cloud Security Architect in driving customer adoption of Google Cloud?
- The architect strengthens customer relationships through technology advocacy, bid response support, product briefings, and proof-of-concept work. They also partner with product management to prioritize solutions that drive customer adoption.