Engineer- Cloud Security

INSPYR Solutions; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking an Engineer - Cloud Security in Fort Worth, TX to design, implement, and enhance cloud security solutions across the organization. The role requires collaboration with project managers, stakeholders, and leadership to align security initiatives with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

The engineer will mentor cybersecurity professionals, support governance and incident response, and use scripting to automate security operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering.
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments.
• Strong cloud security principles, technologies, and controls.
• Scripting experience for security automation, operations, or engineering activities.
• Experience implementing and supporting cybersecurity solutions and security controls.
• Knowledge of threat detection, incident response, security monitoring, and best practices.
• Strong communication skills to explain security risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud security solutions and architectures to protect enterprise systems, applications, and data.
• Develop and maintain secure communication protocols and cybersecurity controls across cloud environments.
• Support and enhance SOC capabilities, including monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Design and execute advanced threat detection and incident response processes to rapidly identify, contain, and remediate incidents.
• Develop security operations strategies, governance frameworks, policies, and processes aligned with organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks and status to stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity Engineering

Cloud environments

Cloud Security

Scripting

Security monitoring

Incident response

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Title:Engineer- Cloud Security

Location: Fort Worth TX (3x a week onsite)

Duration: 3 months

Compensation: W2 - $52/hr. C2C - $57/hr.

Work Requirements: US Citizen, Green Card Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

We are looking for an Engineer - Cloud Security to help design, implement, and enhance cloud security solutions while supporting security operations, incident response, governance, and cybersecurity initiatives across the organization. This role will partner with technical teams, project managers, stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure security initiatives align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Design and implement cloud security solutions and architectures to protect enterprise systems, applications, and sensitive data.
• Develop and maintain secure communication protocols and cybersecurity controls across cloud environments.
• Support and enhance Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities, including security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Design and execute advanced threat detection and incident response processes to rapidly identify, contain, and remediate security incidents.
• Develop security operations strategies, governance frameworks, policies, and processes aligned with organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks, incident status, mitigation strategies, and security performance to technical and executive stakeholders.
• Prepare security reports and KPIs covering compliance, operational effectiveness, risks, and security performance.
• Coordinate cybersecurity projects and initiatives, managing resources, progress, risks, and technical dependencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cybersecurity requirements into broader infrastructure and security initiatives.
• Mentor cybersecurity professionals and contribute to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and technical development.
• Use scripting and automation to improve security operations, monitoring, response, and cloud security processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience/training.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Cybersecurity Engineering or a closely related security engineering role.
• Hands-on experience working with cloud environments.
• Strong experience with Cloud Security principles, technologies, and controls.
• Hands-on scripting experience for security automation, operations, or engineering activities.
• Experience implementing and supporting cybersecurity solutions and security controls.
• Knowledge of threat detection, incident response, security monitoring, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain security risks and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Security Engineering or related cybersecurity roles.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud security solutions and architectures.
• Experience securing environments within AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting or operating within a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Experience with security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and remediation.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry security standards such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001.
• Experience developing security governance frameworks, policies, and operational processes.
• Experience leading cybersecurity projects or coordinating security initiatives across multiple teams.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to cybersecurity professionals.
• Advanced degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Our benefits package includes

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status. INSPYR Solutions complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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