Google
Principal Forward Deployed Cloud Security Architect
Found: May 10, 2026
This role is based in Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Compensation:
CAD 198,000-203,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and deploy secure, scalable agentic workloads and applications.
- Define and enforce security baselines and network policies for Kubernetes containers.
- Drive secure application modernization by designing and integrating Secure SDLC frameworks.
- Design security solutions across classified domains.
- Manage encryption keys and enforce data protection strategies.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in cybersecurity solutions.
- Experience with network architecture and security analysis.
- Experience in Kubernetes and DevOps.
- Must hold Canadian Government Security Clearance at Level II or III.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in air-gapped or highly restricted environments.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code and security frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills to convey complex security concepts.