Cloud Security Engineer

Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA

Duration: 12 months

Bill Rate: $80/hour

Job Type: W-2 Contract

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to support one of its top clients in Austin, TX. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across multi-cloud environments, with a focus on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), AWS, and Microsoft Azure.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud security architecture, risk management, vulnerability management, cloud security monitoring, DevSecOps, and incident response.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure environments.
• Protect cloud-hosted applications, infrastructure, and sensitive data by ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Implement and maintain cloud security monitoring and detection solutions.
• Automate cloud security controls and operational processes.
• Conduct security risk assessments and cloud architecture reviews.
• Perform vulnerability management, remediation, and continuous security monitoring.
• Support incident response and forensic investigations for cloud environments.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams to implement cloud security best practices.
• Produce security reports, documentation, and executive-level communication.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing and securing cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft Azure
• Strong background in:
• Cloud Security Architecture
• Risk Assessments
• Vulnerability Management
• Incident Response
• Cloud Infrastructure Security
• Experience implementing security controls in multi-cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and cloud security best practices.

Required Technical Skills

Cloud Platforms

• Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft Azure

Cloud Security

• Cloud Security Architecture
• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Cloud Compliance
• Cloud Risk Management

Security Operations

• Incident Response
• Vulnerability Management
• Risk Assessments
• Security Monitoring
• Security Automation

DevSecOps & Containers

• DevSecOps
• Container Security
• Secure CI/CD Practices

Cloud Security Tools

• Wiz
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Tenable Cloud Security

Preferred Skills

• Multi-cloud security strategy and governance.
• Security automation and scripting.
• Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong stakeholder communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive security mindset.

Must-Have Skills

• 8+ years of Cloud Security experience.
• Google Cloud (Google Cloud Platform), AWS, and Azure.
• Cloud Security Architecture.
• Risk Assessments & Vulnerability Management.
• Incident Response.
• DevSecOps & Container Security.
• Cloud Security Monitoring Tools:
• Wiz
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Tenable Cloud Security

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.