• Cloud Security Engineer

    Robert Half Technology (Westbrook, ME)


    Description

    We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer with deep expertise in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) to join a growing security team. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) to ensure compliance, visibility, and risk mitigation.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Design and implement CSPM solutions to monitor and improve cloud security posture across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

    + Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices for cloud infrastructure.

    + Integrate CSPM tools with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows to enable secure cloud deployments.

    + Continuously assess cloud environments for misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps.

    + Collaborate with cloud architects, DevOps, and application teams to remediate security issues.

    + Generate reports and dashboards to communicate risk posture and compliance status to stakeholders.

    + Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements affecting cloud environments.

    + Participate in incident response and forensic investigations related to cloud infrastructure.

    Requirements

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

    + 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering or related roles.

    + Hands-on experience with CSPM tools such as Prisma Cloud, Wiz, Orca Security, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, or AWS Security Hub.

    + Strong understanding of cloud-native services and architectures in AWS, Azure, and GCP.

    + Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.

    + Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.

    + Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and integration tasks.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.

    + Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and threat detection tools in cloud environments.

    + Knowledge of container security and Kubernetes posture management.

    + Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC).

     

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