IT Cybersecurity Analyst - Cloud Security Engineer

AE Business Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

AE Business Solutions is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage security for cloud environments. This role will establish secure configurations, strengthen defenses, automate security operations, and respond to incidents and vulnerabilities.

The position may align with multiple cybersecurity levels, with placement based on qualifications. During the contract period, health insurance and PTO are possible; conversion offers up to $150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
• Equivalent combos of degree, military or cybersecurity certs may be considered.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH or CISM are a plus.
• At least 2 years of cybersecurity experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish secure cloud configuration standards and layered defenses.
• Design and manage security solutions across cloud environments.
• Develop cloud security policies aligned with frameworks.
• Automate security ops and respond to incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor logs, report KPIs, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Cloud security

Incident response

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Cloud Security Engineer

Location:Milwaukee, WI

Work arrangement:Hybrid, with a combination of remote and on-site work

Employment type:6-month contract-to-hire

Max Salary Upon Conversion:$150,000

*NO C2C inquiries, please!

Position Overview

AEBS is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage security solutions for cloud-based environments. This role will help establish secure cloud configurations, strengthen layered defenses, automate security operations, and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities.

This position may align with multiple levels within the cybersecurity job family, including IT Cybersecurity Analyst, Senior IT Cybersecurity Analyst, and Principal IT Cybersecurity Analyst. Level placement will be based on qualifications and experience.

During the contract period, health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) match may be available. Upon conversion to full-time employment, the position offers a top compensation rate of $150,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement standards for the secure configuration and layered defense of cloud resources.
• Design, implement, and manage security solutions for cloud environments.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies and procedures based on industry best practices and recognized frameworks.
• Implement and manage controls such as network segmentation, data protection, intrusion prevention, and threat detection.
• Automate security operations through scripting and infrastructure-as-code techniques.
• Deploy and configure cloud-native security tools, including firewalls, encryption, and identity and access management solutions.
• Track and report key performance indicators related to cloud security.
• Collect, manage, and analyze security audit logs.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities within cloud infrastructures.
• Stay current with trends, tools, and techniques related to cloud security, networking, defense in depth, and automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve security issues and improve the organization’s overall security posture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information technology, computer information systems, management information systems, engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of an associate degree, military or professional cybersecurity experience, and relevant certifications may be considered.
• Relevant certifications may include CISSP, GIAC, MCSE, CEH, GICSP, CSSA, or CISM.
• At least 2 years of cybersecurity experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience working in cloud security and cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, architectures, and best practices, including CIS and NIST frameworks.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

AE Business Solutions does not sponsor applications for employment visas

AE Business Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer