Cloud Security Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Amazon Web Services
Cloud Computing
Cloud Security
FOCUS
FedRAMP
Identity Management
Microsoft Azure
Python
Regulatory Compliance
Scripting
Security Controls
Terraform

Job Details

Role: Cloud Security Engineer
Location: - Frisco, TX Day 1 ONSITE
Mandatory Skills Provisioning , Cloud Security ,AWS, Azure , cloud security services like IAM, CloudTrail, Config, Guard Duty and Security Hub for threat detection and security monitoring
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement secure onboarding processes for new cloud accounts, users, and resources across AWS, Azure, and other cloud platforms in compliance with federal regulations and security standards.
  • Provision and configure cloud security services like Identity and Access Management (IAM), logging, config management, threat detection, and security monitoring for continuous protection.
  • Implement and enforce security controls to protect sensitive data and systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure integration of applications and services into the cloud environments.
  • Respond to security incidents, investigate root causes, and implement remediation measures to prevent future occurrences.
  • Document and maintain comprehensive security policies, procedures, and configurations for cloud environments.
Qualifications
  • Experience with onboarding and provisioning in cloud environments.
  • Proven experience as a Cloud Security Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on secure cloud deployments across multiple platforms.
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud security services, tools, and best practices for AWS, Azure, and other major cloud providers.
  • Familiarity with security regulations, standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST), and compliance requirements for cloud environments.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud security services like IAM, CloudTrail, Config, Guard Duty and Security Hub for threat detection and security monitoring.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for identifying and mitigating security risks proactively.
  • Cloud security certifications like AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or similar are highly preferred.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Terraform).
  • understands onboarding and will be doing onboarding provisioning work on AWS and Azure
  • Strong communication and documentation skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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