Security Specialist, Cloud (Full-Time)

Tharp Consulting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a senior cloud security lead to drive security initiatives in a managed services environment, focusing on AWS and Azure. You will manage cloud security posture, governance, and compliance, and support secure adoption of cloud and AI services across engagements.

Oversee asset governance and firewall operations, including Tufin tools, and coordinate security exception processes while ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple engagements.

Qualifications

• At least five years of cybersecurity experience in cloud security, governance or risk management.
• Strong technical skills in AWS, Azure, IAM, CSPM/CNAPP platforms, and firewall governance tools like Tufin.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; experience supporting enterprise cloud environments.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver measurable security outcomes.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud security initiatives within managed services for AWS and Azure.
• Manage cloud security posture, governance, and compliance programs.
• Support secure adoption of cloud and AI services across engagements.
• Oversee asset governance and firewall operations, including Tufin governance tools.
• Coordinate security exception processes and ensure delivery quality across engagements.
• Drive incident management, change management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Cloud security management

Risk assessment

Compliance

Cross-functional coordination

Incident management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

AWS

Azure

IAM

CSPM/CNAPP platforms

Tufin firewall governance

Job description

This role involves leading cloud security initiatives within a managed services environment, focusing on AWS and Azure platforms.

Responsibilities include managing cloud security posture, governance, and compliance, supporting secure adoption of cloud and AI services, overseeing asset governance and firewall operations, and coordinating security exception processes.

Additionally, the role requires managing cybersecurity delivery across multiple engagements, ensuring high-quality service through effective collaboration, incident and change management, and continuous improvement.

Candidates should have at least five years of cybersecurity experience in cloud security, governance, or risk management, with strong technical skills in AWS, Azure, IAM, CSPM/CNAPP platforms, and firewall governance tools like Tufin.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, experience supporting enterprise cloud environments, and ability to influence stakeholders and deliver measurable security outcomes.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Core skills involve cloud security management, risk assessment, compliance, and cross-functional coordination, with a focus on operational governance and security best practices.