Cloud Security Consultant

Overview

On Site
USD 70.00 - 75.00 per hour
Contract - W2

Skills

Finance
Recruiting
Cloud Security
SAP BASIS
Regulatory Compliance
Scalability
Vulnerability Assessment
Documentation
Collaboration
DevOps
Network
Configuration Management
Incident Management
IT Security
WAF
Management
SSL
TLS
DOS
OWASP
Network Layer
SIEM
Splunk
Communication
CISSP
Certified Ethical Hacker
Cloud Computing

Job Details

Our client, a leading financial company, is hiring a Cloud Security Consultant on a contract basis

Job ID #:

Work Location: Remote

Summary:

Work-Mode: This is a remote role where you will work off-site. Travel is limited and generally used for team learning and collaboration meetings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess and evaluate existing Cloudflare WAF and Radware DoS configurations for effectiveness and compliance with security standards.
  • Implement, fine-tune, and maintain Cloudflare WAF rules, page rules, and security policies.
  • Configure and optimize Radware Denial of Service protection features, including behavioral DoS detection and mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents and performance alerts.
  • Provide proactive recommendations to improve infrastructure security, performance, and scalability.
  • Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analysis related to application layer and network-level attacks.
  • Develop documentation, playbooks, and guidelines for ongoing WAF and DoS support.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, Network, Cloud, and Security teams to ensure coordinated protection measures.
  • Train internal staff on configuration management, monitoring tools, and incident response protocols.

Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in IT security, with at least 2 years focused on WAF and DoS mitigation solutions.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Cloudflare WAF including custom rule creation, bot management, CDN optimizations, and SSL/TLS settings.
  • Hands-on experience with Radware DoS solutions including DefensePro or similar appliances/virtual platforms.
  • In-depth understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and Layer 3/4 & Layer 7 attack vectors.
  • Experience with incident detection, analysis, and remediation.
  • Familiarity with logging, monitoring, and SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK, Graylog).
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work in high-pressure environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Certifications such as Cloudflare Certified Partners, Radware Certified Technical Specialist, CISSP, CEH, or GIAC Security Certifications.
  • Prior consulting or contract experience with enterprise clients.
  • Experience with security in hybrid and multi-cloud networks.

Pay Range: $70-75

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