Cloud Security Engineer

Fulcrum Technology Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulcrum Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to deploy, configure, and manage security across on‑premises and cloud environments. The role emphasizes cloud security, Palo Alto tech, networking, and secure connectivity in Azure, AWS, and OCI.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience securing enterprise environments and a solid grasp of modern cloud architectures, networking, and security controls working together.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in cloud security, network security, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud environments, preferably Azure, AWS, and/or OCI.
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks security technologies.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting network devices and security technologies, including switches, routers, access points, and firewalls.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, security controls, and secure connectivity.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and the OSI model.
• Strong knowledge of common network protocols and well‑known ports.
• Experience creating network topology diagrams and technical documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network connectivity issues.
• Experience using packet analysis tools such as Wireshark.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, including users and groups.
• Understanding of common malware, cyberattacks, attack techniques, and threat actors.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a technical team.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain cloud and security technologies.
• Support Palo Alto firewalls and related security infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain security controls across Azure, AWS, and OCI environments.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, security, and performance issues across on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Design, document, and maintain detailed network and security topology diagrams.
• Participate in the research, installation, configuration, testing, implementation, and maintenance of security systems and services.
• Assist with designing and planning advanced cloud and security solutions.
• Implement controls and procedures designed to protect information systems from unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or destruction.
• Collaborate with network engineering, infrastructure, desktop services, application teams, project managers, vendors, and end users.
• Provide independent technical support for security infrastructure and related applications.
• Participate in enterprise cloud and security projects from planning through implementation.
• Recommend technical standards and improvements related to cloud and security infrastructure.
• Research emerging security technologies and make recommendations regarding new tools and solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced security team members.
• Document configurations, troubleshooting procedures, cloud architectures, network topologies, and security standards.
• Participate in a rotating 24x7 on‑call support schedule

Skills

Cloud security

Network security

Security architecture

Security troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Wireshark

Cloud platforms (Azure AWS OCI)

Job description

Fulcrum Technology Solutions are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer for a client of ours to support the deployment, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of enterprise security infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.

This role has a strong focus on cloud security, Palo Alto technologies, networking, and secure connectivity across Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience securing enterprise environments while understanding how modern cloud architectures, networking, and security controls work together.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain cloud and security technologies
• Support Palo Alto firewalls and related security infrastructure
• Implement and maintain security controls across Azure, AWS, and OCI environments
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, security, and performance issues across on‑premises and cloud environments
• Design, document, and maintain detailed network and security topology diagrams
• Participate in the research, installation, configuration, testing, implementation, and maintenance of security systems and services
• Assist with designing and planning advanced cloud and security solutions
• Implement controls and procedures designed to protect information systems from unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or destruction
• Collaborate with network engineering, infrastructure, desktop services, application teams, project managers, vendors, and end users
• Provide independent technical support for security infrastructure and related applications
• Participate in enterprise cloud and security projects from planning through implementation
• Recommend technical standards and improvements related to cloud and security infrastructure
• Research emerging security technologies and make recommendations regarding new tools and solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced security team members
• Document configurations, troubleshooting procedures, cloud architectures, network topologies, and security standards
• Participate in a rotating 24x7 on‑call support schedule

Required Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in cloud security, network security, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, or a related field
• Hands‑on experience with cloud environments, preferably Azure, AWS, and/or OCI
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks security technologies
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting network devices and security technologies, including switches, routers, access points, and firewalls
• Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, security controls, and secure connectivity
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and the OSI model
• Strong knowledge of common network protocols and well‑known ports
• Experience creating network topology diagrams and technical documentation
• Experience troubleshooting complex network connectivity issues
• Experience using packet analysis tools such as Wireshark
• Familiarity with Active Directory, including users and groups
• Understanding of common malware, cyberattacks, attack techniques, and threat actors
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a technical team
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Palo Alto Networks certification such as PCNSA or equivalent
• Networking or security certifications such as Network+, Security+, CCENT, or equivalent
• Experience with cloud security architecture and cloud‑native security controls
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on‑premises environments
• Experience developing security standards, architecture documentation, and technical procedures

This is a hands‑on cloud security engineering position for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, Palo Alto security technologies, networking, and cybersecurity.