Cloud Security Specialist (GCP)

Cloud Security Specialist - Permanent | Hybrid | UK

Bestman Solutions is working with a leading customer data science company to hire a Cloud Security Specialist for its global information security team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in securing complex, cloud-first environments within a data-rich, high-scale business — helping protect critical infrastructure and client data across global platforms.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading threat detection and incident response across GCP environments
• Building and refining cloud-native detections using Kusto Query Language (KQL)
• Driving security automation and Infrastructure-as-Code practices
• Enhancing cloud visibility through effective logging, monitoring, and threat modelling
• Collaborating with SOC analysts, engineers, and data teams to secure workloads and services
• Performing proactive threat hunts and maturing detection logic over time

Key skills and experience include:

• Cloud security expertise in Google Cloud Platform
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native tools (e.g., Defender for Cloud, GCP Security Command Center)
• Detection engineering using KQL, particularly with Microsoft Sentinel
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and securing containerised services
• Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture, MITRE ATT&CK, and cloud threat models
• Experience with SOAR platforms and automation pipelines
• Scripting or programming skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)

Interviews are moving fast — apply now or reach out to learn more.