Cloud Security Engineer
Location: Washington, DC – Hybrid
12-Month Contract (Possible Extension)
Interview Process: MS Teams Video Interview
Hybrid: Resource must work onsite two days per week. Local candidates preferred; non-local candidates must be willing to relocate from Day 1.
Looking for the candidates who and work without any visa sponsorship required.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to support enterprise cloud security initiatives across multi-cloud environments. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud architectures while ensuring compliance with organizational security policies and industry standards.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for securing cloud infrastructure, implementing identity and access controls, monitoring security events, and responding to potential threats. The selected resource will collaborate closely with cloud engineers, DevOps teams, security analysts, and architects to ensure cloud platforms remain secure, compliant, and resilient.
This role requires strong experience in cloud security architecture, identity management, network security, threat detection, and compliance frameworks within enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and implement secure cloud architectures across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Implement and manage identity and access management controls including role-based access and least-privilege principles.
• Configure and maintain cloud security tools including firewalls, security groups, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and vulnerabilities using security monitoring tools.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation planning.
• Implement security controls for cloud workloads, storage, and networking components.
• Support secure CI/CD pipeline implementations and DevSecOps practices.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Implement encryption and key management solutions for data protection.
• Ensure compliance with security standards such as NIST, SOC 2, HIPAA, or ISO 27001.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to integrate security best practices.
• Participate in security audits and compliance reviews.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Information Security or Cloud Security.
• 3+ years of experience securing cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Experience implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
• Experience securing cloud networking components including firewalls, VPNs, and private endpoints.
• Experience with vulnerability management and security scanning tools.
• Experience implementing encryption and key management solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud-native security services.
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Experience working in Agile or enterprise environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Cloud security certifications such as:
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
- AWS Security Specialty
• Experience implementing Zero Trust security models.
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk or Sentinel.
• Experience implementing container security for Docker or Kubernetes environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code security scanning.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as finance or government.
• Experience implementing endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
Behavioral & Professional Expectations
• Demonstrate strong communication skills when explaining security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactively identify security risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Manage multiple security initiatives while meeting deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively with cloud engineers and DevOps teams.
• Take ownership of cloud security implementations and improvements.
• Maintain professionalism during client meetings and security reviews.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Adapt to evolving security threats and compliance requirements.
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