Cloud Security Consultant

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Security Consultant to optimize their cloud security infrastructure. The role involves developing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with IT teams to mitigate threats. Ideal candidates will have extensive cloud security experience and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cloud security.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cloud security policies.
• Conduct regular security assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship.

Skills

Security

Information security

Cyber security

Risk assessment

Vulnerability management

Education

Certifications such as CISSP, CCSK, CCNP Security, CEH

Job description

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Description

The primary responsibility of this role is optimizing the security of the company's cloud infrastructure and services. They will develop and implement security policies, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Additionally, they collaborate with IT teams to identify and mitigate security threats, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems. This role requires strong technical expertise in cloud security, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Description

The primary responsibility of this role is optimizing the security of the company's cloud infrastructure and services. They will develop and implement security policies, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Additionally, they collaborate with IT teams to identify and mitigate security threats, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems. This role requires strong technical expertise in cloud security, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

What you'll be doing

Develop and implement cloud security policies, procedures, and best practices in alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Assist with the design and implementation of cloud security solutions, including a Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and administer workload protection modules to stakeholders.

Conduct regular security assessments and configuration scans to identify and mitigate potential security risks.

Collaborate with other teams to integrate security controls into the cloud architecture and infrastructure design.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to cloud security engineers and analysts.

Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends related to cloud security.

Participate in incident response and forensic investigations as needed.

Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud security architecture, configurations, and processes.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure the effectiveness of cloud security measures.

What You Bring

Extensive experience in cloud security, with a focus on designing a secure well architected cloud environment.

Strong understanding of networking protocols, architecture, and infrastructure components.

Certifications such as CISSP, CCSK, CCNP Security, CEH, or similar are highly desirable.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex network security issues and recommend effective solutions.

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Experience with cloud security, containerization, and microservices architecture is a plus.

Skills

Security, Information security, Cyber security, Orca, aws, Risk assessment, Cloud, Vulnerability, Vulnerability management

Top Skills Details

Security,Information security,Cyber security,Orca,aws,Risk assessment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Added bonus if you have

Experience with developing and Implementing Cyber Security Policies

Risk Management Experience in a regulated environment.

Knowledge of Cyber Security Regulations and Laws.

Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration testing experience.

Cyber Incident Response experience.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/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 be

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 Plano,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 2025.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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