Cloud Security Engineer - Remote, Build Secure, Zero-Trust Cloud

Merci Technologies, Inc.; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Merci Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud platforms, with a focus on protecting critical systems and data in cloud and hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cybersecurity and 3+ years in cloud security, hands-on AWS/Azure experience, IAM expertise, and strong scripting skills. This role collaborates with DevOps teams to embed security and support audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on cloud security experience.
• Experience securing Azure, AWS, or multi-cloud environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise security and compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls for AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Configure and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
• Conduct cloud security assessments and risk analyses.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams to embed security into cloud deployments.
• Support compliance initiatives, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate security incidents and coordinate remediation activities.
• Implement Zero Trust security principles and best practices.
• Recommend and deploy cloud security tools to improve visibility and protection.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Security governance

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

IAM

Microsoft Sentinel

Vulnerability Management

Security Monitoring

Scripting (PowerShell/Python/Bash)

Zero Trust

DevSecOps

Terraform

Job description

Merci Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud platforms, with a focus on protecting critical systems and data in cloud and hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cybersecurity and 3+ years in cloud security, hands-on AWS/Azure experience, IAM expertise, and strong scripting skills. This role collaborates with DevOps teams to embed security and support audits.