Cloud Security And Automation

TEKsystems; Hanover (MD); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Container Security Engineer to support the migration to CWPP tooling and secure container workloads across multi-cloud environments. The role focuses on implementing container security, CI/CD integration, and automation to protect cloud-native platforms on Google Cloud.

This contract position is remote with a hybrid setup in Remote, OR, offering pay of $85.00–$95.00/hr and benefits as described by TEKsystems.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing, and operating container security solutions.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Experience with CWPP (AquaSec, Prisma Cloud, Wiz, or similar).
• Knowledge of writing run books for security events.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container security in cloud environments.
• Scripting in Bash, Python, or PowerShell for automation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and secure container technologies across multi-cloud environments.
• Assist with migration, customization and operationalization of CWPP tooling.
• Develop security solutions to protect data across clouds and platforms.
• Coordinate with architecture, developers, DevOps and vendors to select tools and translate goals into secure cloud-native solutions.
• Collaborate with cloud security team to deliver technical security plans.

Skills

CWPP/Wiz Defend

Kubernetes & Docker security

CI/CD with GitHub Actions

Scripting Bash/Python/PowerShell

Security playbooks

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

GitHub Actions

Job description

Top Skills' Details

• 1. CWPP (Cloud Workload Protection Program) and Wiz Defend experience implementing Wiz, working through integrations
• 2. Experience creating security policies for containers and CWPP (Cloud Workload Protection Platforms)
• 3. Kubernetes and Docker container security experience to secure CI/CD Pipelines
• 4. Knowledge of writing run books for security events

Job Description

The team is harnessing the cloud and leveraging containers and orchestration solutions now more than ever. We're looking for a Container Security Engineer to help us as we migrate Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP).

As a Container Security Engineer, you will implement and secure industry-leading container technologies, assist with the migration, customization and operationalization of AquaSec to meet the security team needs and take advantage of additional cloud security products.

The Engineer will apply specialized knowledge of container security and orchestration to develop security solutions in multi-cloud environments and protect data across clouds and platforms. You'll work on a dynamic, cross-functional team and employ automation and cybersecurity best practices in Google Kubernetes. You'll also coordinate with architecture, developers, DevOps and industry leading vendors to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate the teams goals and objectives to a plan that will enable secure and effective cloud-hosted solution powered by Google. You'll have the chance to work within a secure environment to create and manage cloud native solutions on Google Cloud to provide to you the opportunity to explore different ways of solving our organizational problems.

You'll partner with stakeholders and the cloud security team to deliver the right technical solution(s). With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to provide the best solutions.

Requirements

• Experience with containers, orchestration solutions, and cloud managed Kubernetes services such as Google Kubernetes Engine
• Experience designing, implementing, and operating container security solutions
• Experience using, managing, and securing continuous integration and continuous delivery ( CI / CD ) pipeline solutions using GitHub Actions / Workflows
• Experience with IaaC concepts and tools, including Terraform, Ansible.
• Work experience coding IaaC solutions, coding to operationalize controls through API's
• Experience with the CWPP (AquaSec, Prisma Cloud, Wiz, or similar)
• Experience with scripting languages to automate tasks such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell, and configuration automation tools, including Ansible, Salt Stack and Puppet
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, including threats, vulnerabilities, security operations, encryption, boundary defense, auditing, authentication, and supply chain risk management
• Knowledge of secure configuration guidelines, including DoD STIGs and CIS benchmarks
• Knowledge of NIST guidelines for container security
• Experience drafting security playbooks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work with others
• Self-starter

Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

The cloud security team has been in growth mode for the past year and a half. This is an opportunity for a self-starter to directly impact the migration from Prisma to Wiz for CWPP and ensure they have a secure environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Remote, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $95.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Remote, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.