Cloud Security Engineer – AWS | Fourways Consulting | Bellevue, WA

Fourways Consulting; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourways Consulting in Bellevue, WA seeks a Cloud Security Engineer – AWS for a 12-month onsite contract. You will architect and secure hybrid cloud environments, manage migrations with Prisma Cloud and Cortex, and implement Zero Trust in multi-tenant setups.

Qualifications include 5+ years in cloud security, AWS security services, and automation with Ansible; strong scripting skills (Python/Bash) are required for threat remediation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of professional cloud security engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain cloud security controls across AWS and hybrid clouds.
• Lead migrations using Prisma Cloud and Cortex Cloud.
• Configure network segmentation and private endpoints (AWS NSGs, Azure NSGs).
• Develop security automation scripts and Ansible playbooks for remediation.
• Enforce Zero Trust security across multi-tenant cloud environments.
• Monitor security posture and remediate misconfigurations.
• Collaborate with DevOps to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

AWS Security

Prisma Cloud

Cortex Cloud

Ansible

Python

Bash

Zero Trust

Cloud Networking

CI/CD security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Terraform

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and experienced Cloud Security Engineer – AWS to join Fourways Consulting on a 12-month contract basis in Bellevue, WA. In this critical cybersecurity engineering role, you will be responsible for architecting, deploying, and securing hybrid cloud infrastructures, leading Cortex and Prisma Cloud migrations, and implementing robust network segmentation and Zero Trust security architectures. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in AWS security ecosystems, Azure NSGs, AWS Security Groups, private endpoints, and security automation using Ansible and scripting. If you possess a distinguished background in cloud security compliance and automation, we invite you to apply for an immediate start.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Cloud Security Engineer at Fourways Consulting in Bellevue, WA, you will serve as a foundational technical security lead driving cloud posture management, threat protection, and security automation initiatives. Your daily responsibilities will encompass configuring AWS security groups, managing Azure NSGs, deploying private endpoints, executing Prisma Cloud and Cortex Cloud migrations, and building automated security remediation workflows using Ansible and Python/Bash scripting. You will collaborate closely with network engineering, DevOps, and compliance teams to enforce Zero Trust principles across hybrid enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, implement, and maintain advanced cloud security controls across AWS and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Lead and execute seamless cloud migrations and integrations utilizing Prisma Cloud and Cortex Cloud solutions.
• Design and configure network segmentation, AWS Security Groups, Azure Network Security Groups (NSGs), and secure private endpoints.
• Develop and maintain security automation scripts and Ansible playbooks for threat remediation and compliance monitoring.
• Implement and enforce Zero Trust security principles across multi-tenant cloud environments.
• Monitor cloud security postures, analyze vulnerability scanning reports, and remediate misconfigurations proactively.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps and CI/CD pipeline engineers to integrate security checks (DevSecOps).
• Author comprehensive cloud security policies, technical architecture blueprints, and operational runbooks.
• Participate in incident response, threat intelligence analysis, and root-cause investigations.
• Ensure strict adherence to industry regulatory frameworks, data privacy standards, and corporate compliance mandates.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of professional cloud security engineering and infrastructure administration experience.
• Deep technical expertise in AWS Security services, IAM, VPC security, and cloud networking.
• Hands-on professional experience with Prisma Cloud and Cortex Cloud migration and posture management.
• Proven expertise in hybrid cloud security, Azure NSGs, AWS Security Groups, segmentation, and private endpoints.
• Strong proficiency in security automation, Ansible, and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Solid understanding of Zero Trust security architecture and modern threat vector mitigation.
• Mandatory residency/work authorization: Onsite availability in Bellevue, WA for a 12-month engagement.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional security certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, or CEH.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Terraform infrastructure-as-code and GitLab/GitHub CI/CD security integration.
• Prior professional experience in highly regulated financial services, healthcare, or enterprise SaaS sectors.
• Advanced knowledge of container security (Kubernetes, Docker) and microservices hardening.
• Immediate availability for local mobilization in Bellevue, WA.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Fourways Consulting
• Contact Name: Saif
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Application URL:
• Salary/Rate: Competitive market rate
• Deadline: ASAP (Immediate 12-month contract)
• Notice Period: Immediate availability
• Contract Duration: 12 Months / Contract (Onsite in Bellevue, WA)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this Cloud Security Engineer role with Fourways Consulting, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your AWS security and Prisma/Cortex Cloud experience, your automation capabilities with Ansible/scripting, and confirms your availability for an onsite 12-month engagement in Bellevue, WA.