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RennerBrown Staffing

Cloud Security Analyst

Secaucus, NJ · On-site

$65 - $75/hr

This is a contract to hire opportunity The Cloud Security Analyst will support the organization's cloud security program by helping design, implement, and operate security controls across multi ...

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Cloud Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$55 - $65/hr

We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join our client's growing security team. In this role ... This is a long-term contract rote and is remote. Qualified candidates must be located in the US.

ECS

Cloud Security Engineer

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$59.50 - $79.50/hr

This position is contingent upon contract award. The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative ... The Cloud Security Engineer delivers hands-on cloud security engineering and cyber defense ...

3Core Systems, Inc

Cloud Security Architect

Carrollton, TX · Hybrid

$63.25 - $84/hr

Cloud Security Architect Location: Carrollton, TX (5 Days a week onsite) Duration: 6+ Months Contract to Hire "s and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to ...

ARC Group

Cloud Security Architect

Jacksonville, FL · Remote

$60.75 - $80.50/hr

CLOUD SECURITY ARCHITECT REMOTE ARC Group has an immediate opportunity for a Cloud Security ... This is starting out as a contract position running through August 2026 with potential to extend or ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Cloud Security Engineer

Malvern, PA · On-site

$54.75 - $73/hr

MALVERN, PA CONTRACT ROLE: INITIAL 12 MONTHS + OPTIONS TO EXTEND - LONG TERM CONTRACT ROLE EXP- 8-10 YEARS Responsibilities * Cloud engineering devsecops which will include design, implementation ...

ConglomerateIT LLC

Cloud Security Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Contract Note* : Please apply only if you have relevant Manufacturing Domain experience and your profile strongly matches the required Cloud Security / Vulnerability Management qualifications listed ...

Creative IT Inc

Cloud Security Specialist (API)

Washington, DC · On-site

$74.25 - $98.50/hr

With clients in the US and abroad, we hold key contract vehicles including GSA IT Schedule 70, NIH ... We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist to support the Security Engineering team within ...

Prescient Edge

Cloud Security Engineer

Doral, FL · On-site

Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award. Benefits: At ... Cloud Security Engineers (Ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL 2, 4, ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract cloud security in the United States is $71.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62.98 and $83.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Cloud Security vs Cloud Security Engineer?

AspectContract Cloud SecurityCloud Security Engineer
CertificationsCCSP, CISSP, CompTIA Security+CCSP, CISSP, CompTIA Security+
Work EnvironmentProject-based, contract roles, often remoteFull-time, in-house or remote, ongoing responsibilities
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms, tech companies, cloud providersTech companies, cloud service providers, enterprises
Search & Comparison IntentContract roles, freelance opportunities, project-based workFull-time career, skill development, team collaboration

Contract Cloud Security professionals focus on short-term projects, often working remotely for various clients, while Cloud Security Engineers hold ongoing, full-time roles within organizations, managing cloud security infrastructure and policies. Both roles require similar certifications and industry knowledge, but differ in employment type and work scope.

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Cloud Security Analyst

Cloud Security Analyst

RennerBrown Staffing

Secaucus, NJ • On-site

$65 - $75/hr

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Posted 8 days ago

Job description

This is a contract to hire opportunity


The Cloud Security Analyst will support the organization’s cloud security program by helping design, implement, and operate security controls across multi-tenant cloud-based infrastructure and applications. This role will contribute to architecture decisions, security tooling integration, and the development of security standards that support the organization’s long-term cloud strategy
Responsibilities:
 

  • Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud foundations and landing zones with transferable governance across cloud providers, primarily in AWS & Azure. Support cloud migration projects from on-premises environments.
  • Design and develop cloud security strategy, standards and requirements alongside security best practices.
  • Deploy and manage cloud security technologies such as CASB, cloud security posture management (CSPM), and other cloud-native security controls to improve visibility and enforce security policies across cloud environments
  • Govern cloud identity and access management (IAM) including role-based access controls, service accounts, privileged access management, and integration with enterprise identity providers
  • Work closely with application teams, infrastructure engineers, and solution architects to design, build, and operate secure, scalable cloud platforms. Provide technical guidance throughout cloud adoption and modernization efforts.
  • Work with both internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations including, but not limited to, SOX and PCI
  • Securely guide Saas solutions to meet security and business requirements, ensuring compliance with cloud security, identity management, encryption, and responsible AI guidelines
  • Evaluating new cloud services, platform capabilities, and AI infrastructure tooling for adoption
  • Provide Tier 3 support for cloud-related security incidents, partnering with Security Operations to investigate suspicious activity, validate detections, and remediate security issues within cloud platforms

Must Have:

  • Preferred certifications include Security+ or relevant security-AWS certifications.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.
  • Typically has 4 to 6 years of combined IT and security work experience with a broad range of exposure to systems analysis, application development, database design and administration; 2 to 4 years of experience with information security.
  • Must be familiar with general security controls and incident management.
  • History of ensuring compliance with both SOX and PCI.
  • Articulate and maintain a solid understanding of various technology capabilities present in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or other similar providers.
  • Knowledge of "AWS" Platform preferably 2+ years AWS/Kubernetes experience or container-based technology
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, etc.)
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Hands-on knowledge of an Infrastructure-as-Code and associated technologies (e.g., repos, pipelines, Terraform, etc.)


Nice to have: 

  • Self-starter with ability to multitask and strive in a fast-paced, high volume environment
  • Ability to think analytically and approach matters in a solution-oriented manner
  • High-level of written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail