Job Description
Title: Cloud Security Engineer
Position Type: Contract 12 months
Location: Plano, TX / Onsite
DESCRIPTION:
Looking for a Cloud Security Engineer.
- Design and implement security controls and best practices for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Monitor cloud infrastructure for security threats and vulnerabilities using SIEM, CSPM, and other tools.
- Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and audits of cloud systems while aiding in mitigation planning and execution.
- Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
- Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Respond to and investigate cloud security incidents and breaches.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR).
- Automate security processes and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, technologies, and trends
Requirements:
- Experience in cloud security or a related role
- Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Strong understanding of cloud-native security tools and services.
- Proficiency in scripting or programming (Python, Bash, etc.).
- Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.).
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and MITRE Telecommunication & CK.
- Experience with IAM, encryption, key management, and network security in cloud environments.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Cyber Security relevant certifications including CISSP, CCSP, CSP Security specific certifications (i.e., AWS Certified Security; Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate; Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer; etc.) or similar
- Experience with CSPM, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Threat Detection & Response
- Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools.
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