Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Job title: Sr Cloud Security Engineer

Location: Irving Place, New York

Type: Contract – Onsite

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Security Engineering & Operations

• Support and maintain security across multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI)
• Review cloud architectures and configurations to ensure alignment with security best practices
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify, prioritize, and remediate security risks

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

• Operate and manage CSPM tools to identify misconfigurations and vulnerabilities
• Monitor cloud environments for security gaps, compliance issues, and exposure risks
• Drive remediation efforts in partnership with infrastructure and application teams

Application & Platform Security

• Support security for cloud-hosted applications, platforms, and services
• Assist in securing containerized environments and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Ensure secure implementation of cloud-native architectures and services

Cloud Network & Access Security

• Support implementation of secure access solutions, including SASE and Zero Trust principles
• Assist with securing cloud networking, identity, and access management controls

Incident Response & Monitoring

• Investigate and respond to cloud security alerts and incidents
• Collaborate with security operations teams to contain, remediate, and prevent threats
• Support integration with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk) for monitoring and visibility

Governance, Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the development and enforcement of cloud security standards, policies, and procedures
• Help automate security processes to improve efficiency, detection, and response
• Support security assessments for emerging technologies, including AI-driven systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on cloud security or cloud platforms
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider:
• Azure, AWS, GCP, or OCI
• Experience with cloud security tools, including CSPM solutions
• Strong understanding of:
• Cloud identity and access management (IAM)
• Cloud networking and security controls
• General cybersecurity best practices
• Experience supporting application, platform, or container security in cloud environments
• Exposure to security incident response and investigation processes
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills