Cloud Security Engineer

TechDigital Group; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cloud Security Engineer to enhance their security posture across multiple cloud platforms. This role involves developing secure onboarding processes, provisioning cloud security services, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate applications securely and respond to security incidents effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud security, with hands-on experience in AWS and Azure, and possess relevant certifications. Join this innovative firm to make a significant impact on cloud security practices and contribute to a safer digital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with onboarding and provisioning in cloud environments.
• Strong focus on secure cloud deployments across AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure onboarding processes for cloud accounts and users.
• Implement security controls to protect sensitive data and systems.

Skills

Cloud Security

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Scripting (Python)

Automation Tools

Communication Skills

Education

Cloud Security Certifications (AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate)

Tools

AWS

Azure

IAM

CloudTrail

Terraform

GuardDuty

Security Hub

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement secure onboarding processes for new cloud accounts, users, and resources across AWS, Azure, and other cloud platforms in compliance with federal regulations and security standards.
• Provision and configure cloud security services like Identity and Access Management (IAM), logging, config management, threat detection, and security monitoring for continuous protection.
• Implement and enforce security controls to protect sensitive data and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure integration of applications and services into the cloud environments.
• Respond to security incidents, investigate root causes, and implement remediation measures to prevent future occurrences.
• Document and maintain comprehensive security policies, procedures, and configurations for cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with onboarding and provisioning in cloud environments.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Security Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on secure cloud deployments across multiple platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security services, tools, and best practices for AWS, Azure, and other major cloud providers.
• Familiarity with security regulations, standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST), and compliance requirements for cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security services like IAM, CloudTrail, Config, GuardDuty and Security Hub for threat detection and security monitoring.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for identifying and mitigating security risks proactively.
• Cloud security certifications like AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or similar are highly preferred.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Terraform).
• Strong communication and documentation skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.