Cloud Security Engineer

Insight Global; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the government relations services sector is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer. In this remote position, you'll leverage your in-depth knowledge of system and security administration to design secure cloud architectures and maintain system integrity. The role requires strong scripting skills, cloud expertise, and a proactive approach to incident response to enhance operational efficiency and security. This is a 9-month contract to hire position, providing competitive compensation and a chance to work with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience required.
• Strong foundation in Linux and Windows environments.
• Hands-on experience with one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design and manage secure cloud architectures.
• Ensure high availability of cloud services.
• Monitor compliance with security frameworks.

Skills

System Administration

Security Administration

Scripting

Cloud Platforms

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

Location: Remote (EST)

Length: 9-month contract to hire

Clearance: Will be processed for a Public Trust clearance (6-8 week onboarding)

Your deep knowledge in system administration, security administration, and scripting, combined with your proficiency in cloud platforms and security practices, will be essential in maintaining our system integrity and resilience against cyber threats.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage secure cloud architectures on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
• Utilize extensive system administration experience to ensure seamless operations and high availability of cloud services.
• Apply security administration expertise to manage identity and access management (IAM), implement network security policies, and monitor compliance with security frameworks.
• Leverage scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate tasks, enhance system efficiencies, and orchestrate complex workflows.
• Employ best practices in cloud security to harden cloud environments against vulnerabilities, ensuring data protection and threat mitigation.
• Conduct proactive troubleshooting and incident response to resolve complex issues with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance security initiatives, streamline operations, and achieve business objectives.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the development of internal training programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong foundation in system and security administration, including experience with both Linux and Windows environments.
• Demonstrable expertise in scripting and automation with languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Profound knowledge of cloud services, architecture, and hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven background in security best practices, policies, and regulatory compliance (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Experience in system and application hardening, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to manage complex cross-platform integrations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Relations Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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