Cloud admin or analyst

Catapult Federal Services; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

Catapult Federal Services is seeking a Senior Cloud Administrator to own day-to-day administration and hardening of security controls across its cloud and SaaS environment. You will run CSPM/SSPM tooling, manage IAM/SSO/MFA programs, and drive remediation with minimal oversight.

The role requires hands-on experience configuring cloud security controls across AWS/Azure/GCP, strong knowledge of CIS/NIST/SOC 2 frameworks, and the ability to work with IT and business teams to mitigate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technology-related discipline.
• 3–6+ years of hands‑on Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, IAM Administration, or Cloud Engineering.
• Direct, hands‑on experience configuring and running CSPM and/or SSPM tools.
• Direct, hands‑on experience managing IAM/SSO/MFA — configuration, provisioning/deprovisioning, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of information security tools and concepts across Endpoint Security, Identity Management, or related domains.

Responsibilities

• Administer and harden cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Maintain cloud security standards and reference documentation.
• Review cloud deployment configurations for adherence to security baselines and flag deviations.
• Run and administer CSPM tools — configure policies, tune detections, triage findings, and drive misconfigurations to resolution.
• Maintain control mappings against applicable compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Maintain SaaS security configuration standards.
• Run and administer SSPM tools — configure policies, monitor for drift, and remediate findings directly.
• Own IAM administration for SaaS platforms — configure and manage SSO, MFA, and provisioning/deprovisioning workflows end‑to‑end.
• Review SaaS integrations and third‑party connections against security guidelines and remediate gaps.
• Conduct cloud and SaaS security assessments and configuration audits; execute remediation directly.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure and SaaS platforms for suspicious activity, risky configuration changes, unauthorized access, and abnormal behavior.
• Maintain detections, alerts, and incident response workflows.
• Investigate cloud and SaaS security incidents; perform root‑cause analysis and implement fixes to prevent recurrence.
• Identify, track, and prioritize vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and audit/pen‑test findings.
• Work directly with IT and business stakeholders to execute mitigation and remediation plans.
• Mentor junior administrators on tooling and remediation practices.

Skills

Cloud Security

IAM Administration

CSPM/SSPM

SaaS Security

Security tooling

Vulnerability Management

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CSPM tools

SSPM tools

IAM/SSO/MFA tooling

Job description

Senior Cloud Administrator

Contract-to-Hire | Cloud & SaaS Security

Location: Onsite in Boise, ID or Phoenix, AZ

Duration: 6 months, contract-to-hire

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required

Position Summary: The Senior Cloud Administrator owns the day-to-day administration and hardening of security controls across the organization's cloud infrastructure and SaaS ecosystem. This role runs CSPM/SSPM tooling, manages IAM/SSO/MFA programs, and drives remediation directly, working closely with IT and business teams. The ideal candidate has deep hands‑on experience operating these tools and programs themselves — not directing others to do so — and can exercise sound judgment on day‑to‑day security issues with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

Cloud Security

• Administer and harden cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Maintain cloud security standards and reference documentation
• Review cloud deployment configurations for adherence to security baselines and flag deviations
• Run and administer Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools — configure policies, tune detections, triage findings, and drive misconfigurations to resolution
• Maintain control mappings against applicable compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)

SaaS Security

• Maintain SaaS security configuration standards
• Run and administer SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) tools — configure policies, monitor for drift, and remediate findings directly
• Own IAM administration for SaaS platforms — configure and manage SSO, MFA, and provisioning/deprovisioning workflows end‑to‑end
• Review SaaS integrations and third‑party connections against security guidelines and remediate gaps

Secure Configuration, Governance & Compliance

• Conduct cloud and SaaS security assessments and configuration audits; execute remediation directly
• Monitor cloud infrastructure and SaaS platforms for suspicious activity, risky configuration changes, unauthorized access, and abnormal behavior
• Maintain detections, alerts, and incident response workflows
• Investigate cloud and SaaS security incidents; perform root‑cause analysis and implement fixes to prevent recurrence
• Identify, track, and prioritize vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and audit/pen‑test findings
• Work directly with IT and business stakeholders to execute mitigation and remediation plans
• Mentor junior administrators on tooling and remediation practices
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technology-related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• 3–6+ years of hands‑on experience in Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, IAM Administration, or Cloud Engineering
• Direct, hands‑on experience configuring and running CSPM and/or SSPM tools (not just consuming reports)
• Direct, hands‑on experience managing IAM/SSO/MFA — configuration, provisioning/deprovisioning, and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of information security tools and concepts across Endpoint Security, Identity Management, or related domains
• Proficiency in at least one of the following (or similar): Cloud/SaaS Security, SIEM, EDR, Web Security, Firewall, Email Security, NDR, Password Management, Privileged Access Management, PCI Compliance, GRC, Vulnerability Management, BCP, DR
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail; able to exercise judgment on ambiguous issues with minimal oversight
• Ability to participate in an on‑call rotation to troubleshoot and respond to security incidents
• Track record of implementing and managing security tools/controls for servers, endpoints, cloud, or network systems
• Strong communication skills for working directly with IT and business stakeholders on remediation

Preferred Qualifications

• Retail industry experience
• Cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP security certifications)
• CompTIA Security+
• Progress toward CISSP or similar advanced certification

Engagement Details

• This is a contract-to-hire engagement through Catapult Solutions Group. The contractor will be assigned to a third‑party end client for the duration of the contract.