Cloud Security Engineer

Prestige Staffing; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth in a stable organization

Collaborative and innovative team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Prestige Staffing is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer to enhance cloud security for a leading financial institution. This role involves overseeing AWS and Azure security, implementing security controls, and supporting compliance efforts.

You will collaborate with teams to safeguard sensitive data and manage security tools. An ideal candidate has a relevant degree, 5+ years of cloud security experience, and certifications such as CCSP or AWS Security Specialty.

The position is hybrid, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT or security engineering experience, specifically with cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure security controls.
• Certifications such as CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage cloud security controls across Azure and AWS environments.
• Support secure cloud deployments and safeguard sensitive data.
• Conduct security reviews and risk assessments of cloud workloads.

Skills

AWS security controls

Azure security controls

Network security

Encryption

Monitoring tools

Regulatory standards knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Location

Addison, TX (Hybrid; partly remote options available)

Position

Cloud Security Engineer

Summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to building a world‑class security infrastructure for a leading financial institution. As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will oversee and enhance cloud security functions, working at the forefront of cloud migration, security control implementation, and compliance efforts. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to support large‑scale Azure and AWS environments, elevate security capabilities, and help shape the future of cloud security strategies within a growing organization committed to excellence and integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of IT or security engineering experience, specifically with cloud environments
• Hands‑on experience with AWS and Azure security controls, IAM, network security, encryption, and monitoring tools
• Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and regulatory standards such as GLBA, PCI‑DSS, FFIEC, NIST, ISO 27001
• Certifications such as CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer preferred
• Proven troubleshooting skills, detail orientation, and strong communication abilities
• Authorization to work legally in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)

Responsibilities

• Implement, operate, and manage cloud security controls across Azure and AWS environments
• Support secure cloud deployments, applying standards, configurations, and guardrails to safeguard sensitive data
• Conduct security reviews and risk assessments of cloud workloads, identifying and addressing gaps
• Configure and maintain security tools for monitoring, detection, and incident response, including SIEM integrations
• Manage access controls, encryption, key management, and permissions to protect data in transit and at rest
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to remediate security findings and reduce misconfigurations
• Support vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security validation activities
• Participate in incident response and investigations related to cloud security events
• Provide audit support by demonstrating compliance controls and security posture
• Stay informed on emerging cloud security threats, industry best practices, and relevant compliance standards

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, cloud-centric security program
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative team dedicated to excellence
• Career growth in a stable organization with a strong industry reputation
• Competitive compensation package with performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, retirement plans, and more