Cloud Architect Contractor GCP Security & Compliance

Diversified Technology, Inc.

New Jersey, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Business Plan, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Cost Control, Cryptography, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Error Handling, Financial Services, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Incident Response, Information Technology Consulting, Maintain Compliance, Network Security Design, Onboarding, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Project Design, Protective Services, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Risk, Security Architecture, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Threat Modeling
LOCATION
New Jersey, NJ
POSTED
1 day ago
WHO WE ARE:
Founded in 2007, DTI (Diversified Technology, Inc.) is a successful African American owned IT Consulting/Staffing firm based in Chicago's Loop.

WHAT WE DO:
We focus on providing delivery, staffing, and supported services such as enterprise integration/implementations including, but not limited to, CRM, EAM, ERP, PMO, and QA. We service clients in SLED (state/local gov't & education), financial services, fortune, public utility, as well as regularly partnering with Big 4 SI partners.

Job Title: Cloud Architect Contractor GCP Security & Compliance
Location: Jersey City, NJ (W2 Only)

Role Description
As a Cloud Architect Contractor, you will support the Client project team by designing and implementing cloud solutions that align with business and technical requirements. You will develop cloud architecture strategies and plans, design and implement cloud infrastructure, evaluate cloud technologies and tools, provide technical guidance to development teams, and ensure compliance with best practices and standards for cloud security, performance, and cost optimization.
This role focuses on embedding security and compliance guardrails into the GCP rollout to ensure onboarding is secure-by-default and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop cloud architecture strategies and plans aligned with business goals and technical requirements.
  • Design and implement cloud infrastructure, including network design, security configurations, and cloud services.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate cloud technologies and tools to meet project needs.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to development teams during the implementation of cloud solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with best practices and standards for cloud security, performance, and cost optimization.
  • Translate control requirements into technical guardrails, including organizational policies and baseline controls.
  • Define encryption and key management patterns and establish secrets handling expectations.
  • Set logging and monitoring requirements and evidence retention standards.
  • Drive exception handling, risk acceptance workflow inputs, and remediation tracking activities.
  • Support secure and compliant onboarding processes within the GCP environment.

Required Skills & Experience
  • GCP Python Advanced Level (6 9 years of experience)
  • 5+ years of experience with:
    • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
    • Python
    • Terraform
    • Security
Mandatory Skills
  • Cloud security fundamentals
  • Control mapping and evidence discipline
  • GCP guardrails concepts, including policy constraints, IAM hardening, and logging requirements
  • Ability to create and implement practical, actionable standards rather than documentation-only solutions
Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Threat modeling
  • Vulnerability management integration
  • Incident response practices
Success Measures
  • Fewer control gaps
  • Faster audit responses
  • Fewer onboarding rework cycles

Pay rate:

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DTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under Illinois state or federal law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

About the Company

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Diversified Technology, Inc.