Cloud Security Engineer

Salisbury, MD, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

$190000/yr

System One

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Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer
Location: Salisbury, MD
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $126000 - $190000 annually
Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cloud Security Engineer to join our growing security team. In this role, you will be responsible for securing cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and services across multi-cloud environments. You will work closely with DevOps, IT, and development teams to design and implement best practices for cloud security, threat detection, incident response, and compliance.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure.
Monitor cloud environments for security breaches and respond to incidents in a timely manner.
Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and technical standards in cloud deployments.
Perform threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis of cloud environments.
Automate security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA) for code, containers, and infrastructure.
Integrate security controls, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
Evaluate and deploy cloud-native security tools.
Automate security operations using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
Ensure compliance with relevant standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, HIPAA, or GDPR.
Participate in incident response planning, testing, and post-incident reviews.
Stay up to date on the latest cloud security trends, threats, and technologies.

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Required Experience

10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security and/or SecOps environments.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and security monitoring.
Experience with security automation and Infrastructure-as-Code.
Familiarity with container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) is a plus.
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CCSP) are highly desirable.

Preferred Experience

Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR solutions.
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools.
Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and secure cloud architectures.
Ability to conduct root cause analysis and write detailed incident reports.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Position Id: 346545
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About System One

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical outsourced services, workforce solutions, staffing, and recruiting to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors As an essential partner to private and public organizations of various needs and sizes, we offer our expertise to help them bring their most complex and mission-critical programs to fruition.

With our highly specialized services, in-demand technical skills, and vast operational expertise, we can deliver accelerated results that benefit our clients and the job seekers who partner with us. We staff contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire professionals across our network to work with our clients, some of whom are industry leaders and nationally branded organizations.

Our dedicated team of recruiters work tirelessly to match jobseekers with careers that align with their skills, aspirations, and goals.

We understand that finding the right job can be a transformative experience, and we are committed to supporting jobseekers throughout their career journeys. Our recruitment services are designed to connect individuals with fulfilling jobs that offer growth and development opportunities.

Whether you're an organization seeking customized workforce solutions, outsourced services, or if you're a jobseeker searching for your next opportunity,

System One is the perfect staffing partner for you.

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