Cloud Security Architect

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The Cloud Security Architect will drive the security related efforts for design, implementation, and maintenance of secure cloud environments leveraging cloud‑native services and security tooling for proactive risk reduction on GCP and other environments. This role requires deep expertise in public cloud security principles, best practices, and cutting‑edge technologies to define security baselines, enforce policies, and embed security into public cloud architectures.

You are building the blueprints, not just auditing checklists. This role bridges the gap between Product Security (the "what" we build) and Cloud Infrastructure (the "how" we run it). You will drive the adoption of "Security by Design," ensuring that our GCP‑heavy environment is automated, resilient, and proactive against modern threats.

Cloud Security

• Define and enforce comprehensive security policies and standards across multi‑cloud environments, with a primary focus on GCP.
• Architect and implement Google Cloud Native Security Services such as Chronicle, Cloud Armor, Cloud IDS, KMS, and Secret Manager.
• Design sophisticated IAM structures and organizational hierarchies to ensure least‑privileged access at scale.
• Integrate logging and monitoring telemetry into actionable security posture management in partnership with the CSOC.

Product Security

• Lead deep‑dive threat modeling sessions for new products and features, identifying architectural flaws before any code is deployed.
• Scope and perform security reviews of web applications, APIs, and platform architectures.
• Triage vulnerabilities from internal testing, bug bounties, and public disclosures, providing engineers with researched remediation guidance.
• Write and promote secure development practices, acting as the primary SME for engineering teams on "secure‑by‑default" coding.

Modern Cloud Architecture

• Use Terraform to bake security into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring every resource is provisioned with hardened configurations.
• Secure our Kubernetes (GKE) footprint by implementing pod security standards, network policies, and container image scanning.
• Ensure consistent security controls across diverse environments, minimizing configuration drift through automated drift detection.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to replace manual security routines with automated, scalable solutions.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in security architecture, with at least 5 years specifically focused on cloud‑native environments.
• Deep, demonstrable experience with Google Cloud Platform and its native security suite.
• Proven ability to write and review Terraform and manage security within Kubernetes clusters.
• Expert knowledge of NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and ISO 27001, and how to map them to technical cloud controls.

• Ability to define security strategy for multiple business units and influence stakeholders from Dev Ops to the C‑Suite.
• Skilled at translating "security‑speak" into actionable business logic for non‑technical partners.
• A proactive problem‑solver who builds the patches and processes to prevent holes.

Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well, including: time‑off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program.

In the United States, the typical base salary range for this position is $218,400 - $365,200 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the range is $263,200 - $401,400 annually. The range represents base salary only and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity, or benefits.

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