Senior Cloud Security Engineer (Remote) at an Education, Human Resources and Management Firm

Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Develop and enforce cloud security standards, policies, and best practices. Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations. Lead cloud security risk assessments, threat modeling, and remediation activities. Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps). Manage identity and access management (IAM), encryption, key management, and network security. Conduct security audits, incident response, and forensic investigations in cloud environments. Mentor junior security engineers and provide technical leadership. Collaborate with compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, etc.).

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in cloud security. Prior experience working with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) or similar data-sensitive platforms. Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP security services. Proficiency in IAM, network security, SIEM, CASB, and cloud-native security tools. Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation). Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001). Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.