Cloud Security Engineer

Description
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security / DevOps Engineer to focus exclusively on strengthening and maintaining the organization's cloud security posture. This role is critical in driving remediation efforts, managing security-related backlog, and ensuring systems are secure, updated, and compliant across a large-scale cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AWS networking and cloud security, along with hands-on experience in vulnerability remediation, patching, and infrastructure hardening.
Key Responsibilities
Take ownership of the security backlog, prioritizing and resolving vulnerabilities across the environment
Perform security remediation activities, including patching, upgrades, and system hardening
Manage and maintain over 1,000 Windows servers (2012 OS), including ongoing upgrade efforts
Utilize Orca Security to identify risks and drive improvements to overall security posture
Perform regular maintenance updates, including system patches and infrastructure upgrades
Work with AWS cloud infrastructure to secure applications and services
Troubleshoot and resolve security issues related to:
o Firewalls
o AWS load balancers
o Network layers and configurations
Collaborate with teams to implement best practices for cloud security and DevOps
Support and enhance utilization of AI-driven tools within AWS (e.g., Anthropic / Mythos) for security initiatives
Partner with penetration testing teams and contribute to remediation efforts based on findings
Required Qualifications
Strong experience in AWS Cloud Security
Deep expertise in AWS networking (VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, etc.)
Hands-on experience with:
o Vulnerability remediation
o System patching and upgrades
o Infrastructure security hardening
Experience managing and securing large-scale server environments
Knowledge of firewalls, load balancers, and network-layer security controls
Familiarity with security tools such as Orca or similar cloud-native security platforms
Experience working in a DevOps or cloud engineering environment
Understanding of penetration testing processes and remediation workflows
Skills
AWS, Cloud, Security, Devops, Aws services, python, cloudwatch, github
Top Skills Details
AWS,Cloud,Security
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting legacy system upgrades (e.g., Windows Server 2012 migrations)
Exposure to AI/ML tools within AWS security ecosystems
Security certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CEH)
Experience working in high-compliance or enterprise-scale environments
Key Focus Areas
Security-first mindset: This role is 100% focused on security initiatives, not general DevOps
Proactive identification and remediation of risks
Continuous improvement of the cloud security posture
Supporting large-scale infrastructure upgrades and security modernization
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lake Mary, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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