Cloud Security Engineer

Overview Everflow is a SaaS partner marketing platform that manages and scales revenue from affiliates, partnerships, and marketing channels. Founded in 2016, the company operates across Oakland, Montreal, and Amsterdam with a distributed team in North America and EMEA. About The Role We are seeking a proactive and skilled Cloud Security Engineer to serve as the primary resource for security projects within Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and as the main systems administrator for our local office and core IT operations. This dual‑focus role requires expertise in building and securing cloud environments while maintaining the daily functionality, stability, and security of our corporate IT systems. What You’ll Do Google Cloud Security & Projects (70%) Security Architecture: Design, implement, and manage security controls within the GCP environment (e.g., VPC networks, firewall rules, Cloud IAM policies, encryption key management, and security posture management). Compliance & Audit: Ensure the GCP environment adheres to corporate security policies and regulatory compliance requirements. Vulnerability Management: Develop and maintain patching and vulnerability scanning processes for all cloud‑based systems and services (Compute Engine, Kubernetes, Cloud Functions, etc.). Incident Response: Serve as the primary point of contact for security incidents and anomalies detected within the Google Cloud environment, executing necessary containment and remediation steps. Automation: Utilize Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as Terraform to automate deployment and configuration of secure GCP infrastructure. Systems Administration & Operations (30%) SysAdmin Duties: Manage corporate IT systems, including user accounts, identity and access management, and endpoint security (laptops, workstations). Network & Infrastructure: Maintain LAN, Wi‑Fi, and VPN services in the Montreal office, ensuring high availability and secure connectivity to cloud resources. Tooling & Support: Administer security and operations tooling (monitoring, logging, SIEM platforms) and provide high‑level technical support for complex IT issues. Backup & Recovery: Develop, document, and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical cloud and on‑premise systems. Qualifications 3+ years of professional experience in Information Security, Cloud Computing, or Systems Administration. Hands‑on expertise with Google Cloud Platform (IAM, Security Command Center, VPC Service Controls, Cloud Logging/Monitoring). Solid foundation in operating systems (Linux/Windows) and networking principles (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing). Experience with scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and managing infrastructure using Terraform or similar IaC tools. Strong understanding of modern security frameworks, secure coding practices, and risk assessment methodologies. Excellent communication skills in English and French (oral and written) to support a bilingual environment. Preferred Qualifications Google Cloud Professional Security Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect certification. Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or Security+. Experience in a heavily regulated industry or with compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001). Compensation Package Base Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 Bonus Potential Perks Include: Employer Covered Medical Insurance Unlimited PTO and paid holidays Paid parental leave Startup‑like environment without constant funding pressure Collaborative team and culture Education, gym, and equipment stipend Travel opportunities to conferences and client meetings Benefits & Culture Dive into a role where respect, ownership, and mindfulness define our culture. You will enjoy freedom to innovate, support tools and equipment you need, unlimited PTO, and a healthy work/life balance. We offer regular feedback, a growth‑minded approach, an inclusive community, and a dynamic environment that rewards excellence and well‑being. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr