GCP Security Detection Engineer

Position: GCP Security Detection Engineer
Employment Type: Contract, Full time
Duration: 6 months
Start: ASAP
Location: London - Hybrid
Languages: English

Focus on SAP is specialist SAP Recruitment organisation offering both permanent and contract staffing solutions on a global scale. 
 
Client – Partnered with a global consulting partner that is recognised by SAP as a trusted implementation partner.

Role – This is a great opportunity for an experienced GCP Security Detection Engineer to join a large ongoing GCP Splunk to Chronicle migration project where you will be responsible for the design, built, configuration and support of the Google Chronicle solutions.
 
 Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain security detection and response strategies on Google Cloud Platform.
• Leverage Google Chronicle for building robust threat detection rules and analysing large datasets to identify security threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build real-time monitoring and alerting systems.
• Proactively identify gaps in the security posture and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Develop detection rules and use cases in Chronicle for advanced threat hunting and incident response.
• Continuously monitor and fine-tune security tools, ensuring optimal performance in identifying potential risks.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents using Chronicle’s data analytics capabilities.
• Assist in creating automation scripts to enhance detection and alerting mechanisms.

 Key Skills/Knowledge:

• 5+ years of experience in GCP security operations or engineering.
• Proven expertise in Google Chronicle for threat detection and response.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM technologies and cloud security best practices.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Hands on Migration from Splunk to Chronicle would be ideal.
• Familiarity with IAM, VPC, GKE, and other GCP services.
• Consulting background.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written)
• Rights to work in the UK is must (No Sponsorship available)

Should you be interested in being considered for this position and would like to discuss further.
 
Please apply with your latest CV or share your CV directly with me at [email protected]