Cloud Security Consultant

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.  

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Job Title:  Cloud Security Consultant
Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY (Onsite)
Duration:  12 Months (with potential for extension)
W2 Hourly Rate: $48-$55/hour
Application Deadline:  9/21/2026

Overview:

We are seeking a Cloud Security Consultant who will support our NYS client.

This role provides hands-on security design, engineering, and oversight for the PeopleSoft OCI architecture, ensuring the environment is hardened, compliant, monitored, and aligned with cybersecurity standards. The consultant will partner with Application Security, IAM, Network, Data Security, Cloud Engineering, DBA, and architecture teams to deliver a secure OCI landing zone and PeopleSoft deployment.

Duties:

• Provide hands-on cloud security design, engineering, and oversight for the PeopleSoft OCI architecture and secure OCI landing zone.
• Design, implement, and oversee security controls to harden the environment and support compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Configure and assess OCI security capabilities, including policies, compartments, Security Zones, WAF, Load Balancing, Vault, Key Management, and network security controls.
• Support application security, DevSecOps, API security, CSPM, logging, monitoring, cloud audit logs, event metrics, and SIEM integration for the PeopleSoft OCI environment.
• Collaborate with Application Security, IAM, Network, Data Security, Cloud Engineering, DBA, and architecture teams to deliver and maintain a secure PeopleSoft OCI deployment.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) experience, including hands-on cloud security engineering.
• 4+ years of PeopleSoft experience.
• 4+ years of cybersecurity and security engineering experience.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to design, implement, and oversee security controls for a secure PeopleSoft OCI deployment.
• Strong OCI experience with policies, compartments, Security Zones, OCI WAF, Load Balancing, Vault, Key Management, and network security including subnet design, firewalls, NAT, and private endpoints.
• Experience with CSPM tools such as Oracle Cloud Guard, Prisma, Wiz, or similar.
• Experience securing enterprise applications in cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of Application Security, DevSecOps, and API security.
• Knowledge of logging and monitoring, including SIEM, cloud audit logs, and event metrics.
• Ability to collaborate with architecture, DBA, AppSec, IAM, and network teams.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• PeopleSoft experience in enterprise cloud environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft architecture is preferred.
• Cloud security engineering experience with Azure and/or AWS as secondary cloud platforms.

What We Offer:

Opportunities to lead impactful transformations in the public sector infrastructure.

Engagement with high-profile government initiatives, supporting meaningful change.

Professional development through exposure to innovative Agile practices and leadership collaboration.

A collaborative environment that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning.

Ready to make a difference?

We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

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