Cloud Security Engineer

Onward Search | Digital Creative and TechNology Talent; Sacramento (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

Onward Search is partnering with a client in Sacramento, CA to hire a Cloud Security Engineer. The role focuses on protecting cloud environments and embedding security into architecture, migrations, and deployments.

The candidate will implement security standards, guardrails, IAM strategies, and data protection while coordinating with stakeholders on reviews, risk reduction, audits, and continuity planning. This position expects 5+ years of related experience.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in information security or cybersecurity, with Azure security and enterprise infra experience.
• 5+ years hands-on with Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Experience applying NIST CSF, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and CCPA frameworks.

Aufgaben

• Design and maintain protective cloud controls, configurations, access management, and compliance across Azure, AWS, GCP.
• Embed security practices into cloud architecture, migrations, deployments, and hybrid infra initiatives.
• Establish cloud security standards, guardrails, identity strategies, and data protection practices.

Kenntnisse

Cloud security

Identity & access management

Threat detection

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in information security / CS / IT or related field

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Jobbeschreibung

We’re partnering with a client to find a Cloud Security Engineer in Sacramento, CA. This opportunity supports the continued development of cloud security capabilities.

Cloud Security Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain protective controls, secure configurations, access management, and compliance measures across Azure, AWS, and GCP environments.
• Embed security practices into cloud architecture, migration, deployment, and hybrid infrastructure initiatives.
• Establish cloud security standards, guardrails, identity strategies, and data protection practices.
• Strengthen threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability remediation, and automated security workflows.
• Collaborate with technology and business stakeholders on security reviews, risk reduction, audits, documentation, and continuity planning.

Cloud Security Engineer Qualifications:

• At least five years of progressive information security or cybersecurity experience, including hands-on Azure security and enterprise infrastructure work.
• At least five years of experience with Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Experience applying security practices within NIST CSF, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and CCPA frameworks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security controls, identity and access management, endpoint security, device compliance, vulnerability management, incident response, and threat detection.
• A high school diploma or GED is required; a bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical cybersecurity and cloud security experience, is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Alex.com, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex via email at [e-mail].

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit https://www.alex.com/.