Cloud Security Engineer: Zero Trust & Automation Lead

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a cybersecurity engineer to design and enforce security controls across cloud and hybrid environments in the United States. You will build security automation using PowerShell, Python, or IaC, and optimize security platforms including SIEM, EDR, DLP, CASB, and vulnerability scanners.

The role requires implementing Zero Trust across identity, network, and data domains. You will collaborate with Infrastructure, Networking, and DevOps teams to deploy secure solutions for Azure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a cybersecurity-related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or security operations.
• Hands-on implementation and administration of enterprise security tools (SIEM, EDR, DLP).
• Proven cloud security experience in Azure and/or AWS.
• Experience with network security architecture and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP).
• Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, Bash).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Build and maintain security automation using PowerShell, Python, or IaC.
• Configure and optimize security platforms (SIEM, EDR, DLP, CASB, vulnerability scanners).
• Implement Zero Trust principles across identity, network, and data environments.
• Partner with Infrastructure, Networking, and DevOps teams to design secure solutions.
• Secure Azure and AWS environments using native and third-party security controls.
• Implement Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Purview, and Entra ID security capabilities.
• Design and enforce cloud security policies and governance frameworks.
• Monitor cloud security posture and remediate misconfigurations.
• Configure and maintain network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP).
• Implement network segmentation and secure connectivity solutions (VPN, remote access).
• Develop SIEM detection rules, threat alerts, and automated incident response playbooks.
• Perform threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and support penetration testing.
• Monitor and analyze security logs, network activity, and forensic artifacts.
• Evaluate, deploy, tune, and integrate security technologies; create dashboards and documentation.

Skills

Security engineering

Cloud security

Threat hunting

Incident response

Security architecture

Automation

Zero Trust

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems/Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

DLP

CASB

Vulnerability scanners

PowerShell

Python

Bash

IaC

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a cybersecurity engineer to design and enforce security controls across cloud and hybrid environments in the United States. You will build security automation using PowerShell, Python, or IaC, and optimize security platforms including SIEM, EDR, DLP, CASB, and vulnerability scanners.

The role requires implementing Zero Trust across identity, network, and data domains. You will collaborate with Infrastructure, Networking, and DevOps teams to deploy secure solutions for Azure