Cloud SOC Consultant

Job#: 2082070

Job Description:

Highly skilled and experienced Cloud SOC Consultant to support our cybersecurity operations team in enhancing and standardizing our cloud security monitoring capabilities.

This role will focus on building and optimizing SOC workflows, integrating cloud-native and third-party logging into our SIEM, developing use cases, and establishing SOPs, metrics, and continuous improvement strategies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in both Azure and AWS security engineering and architecture, and a strong background in SOC operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

What you'll get to do

• Evaluate current Cloud SOC monitoring processes, tools, and coverage across AWS and Azure platforms.
• Define and document standardized SOC workflows and processes specific to cloud-native and hybrid environments.
• Work closely with the engineering team, architects, DevOps to design and enhance log ingestion pipelines into the SIEM.
• Build and optimize detection use cases tailored for cloud threats (e.g., Anomaly, IAM misuse, misconfigurations, data exfiltration).
• Establish and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cloud security incident response.
• Collaborate with SOC analysts and engineers to define and document incident response workflows.
• Provide guidance on tuning detections, enrichment strategies, and threat modeling for Azure and AWS.
• Define key metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of cloud SOC monitoring and process adherence.
• Recommend and support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with MITRE ATT&CK for Cloud, and CIS Benchmarks.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions with the internal SOC team to upskill capabilities and ensure sustainability.
• Integrate threat intelligence feeds into cloud security monitoring tools to enhance the detection and response capabilities.
• Assess the viability and applicability of security technologies as they become available.

EDUCATIONAL/SKILL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Skill and Experience

• Bachelor's or master's in computer science, Information Security, plus years related experience.
• 7+ years of experience in Cybersecurity with at least 3 years focused on cloud SOC and cloud security engineering role.
• Deep technical knowledge of cloud platforms - Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) - including logging services (e.g., CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Defender for Cloud, Azure Monitor, etc.) and hands-on on cloud-native security controls.
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge in the following: Network security, public cloud infrastructure controls including next generation firewalls, proxies, advanced malware controls, CNAPP, CIEM, CSPM, KSPM, XDR, IDS/IPS, CASB, Cloud Proxy, DLP, MFA, cloud automation and management tools.
• Hands-on experience designing or implementing cloud security detections and integrating cloud log sources into SIEM platforms.
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK for Cloud, cloud threat modeling, and incident response.
• Experience with scripting or infrastructure as code (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Terraform) is a plus.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

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 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.