Cloud Engineer

Job#: 3019570

Job Description:
Project / Initiative Summary

The Cloud Compliance Engineer will support two major initiatives:

Cloud Service Enablement Support

• Enhancing cloud service adoption through risk assessment, compliance oversight, and control validation.

Platform Controls Design & Implementation Support

• Designing, documenting, and implementing cloud platform controls to ensure alignment with enterprise risk, audit, and compliance standards.

Role Overview

The Cloud Compliance Engineer provides comprehensive risk management and compliance support for cloud environments. This includes identifying risks, documenting and evaluating controls, and ensuring ongoing compliance. The engineer partners closely with business lines and technology teams to embed risk management practices into daily operational processes. The role also serves as a consultative resource supporting audits, examinations, and inquiries.
Top Responsibilities (5-10 Detailed Tasks)

Identify, assess, and document cloud-related risks across AWS and/or Azure environments.

Design, implement, and execute monitoring controls to mitigate business and technology risk.

Evaluate existing control effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend remediations.

Ensure ongoing compliance with internal policies, cloud governance frameworks, and industry standards.

Collaborate with business lines and technology teams to integrate risk management practices into daily operations.

Maintain documentation for controls, processes, risks, and remediation activities.

Promote awareness of risk management principles and provide guidance on control expectations.

Respond to internal and external audits, examinations, and regulatory inquiries regarding cloud controls.

Serve as a subject-matter advisor for cloud compliance, cloud platform controls, and secure architecture requirements.

Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at maturing cloud governance and compliance capabilities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7-8 years of hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud environments
• Strong understanding of:
  • Cloud compliance frameworks
  • Cloud security controls
  • Governance, risk & compliance (GRC) practices
  • Monitoring and control implementation
• Experience collaborating with risk, audit, security, and cloud engineering teams

Preferred Skills & Certifications

(Not required but highly desired)

• Cloud provider certifications (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• CISSP, CISM, or CISA or other industry-recognized security/risk certifications
• Experience in cloud governance or cloud platform engineering

Interview Process

• Number of rounds: 1
• Interview type: Video interview
• Interview style: Includes technical discussion; candidates must demonstrate experience in AWS and/or Azure

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.