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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer in Fort Lauderdale, FL to serve as the technical expert responsible for securing multi-cloud infrastructure and SaaS environments. This hands-on engineering role focuses on designing, implementing, and automating security controls across cloud platforms while driving security best practices, risk reduction, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and other cloud ecosystems, with a passion for leveraging automation and AI-driven solutions to strengthen cloud security.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures, landing zones, and security guardrails across multiple cloud platforms
* Develop cloud security standards, policies, and secure-by-default infrastructure solutions
* Perform security assessments for cloud workloads, migrations, and modernization initiatives
* Secure cloud identities, access controls, privileged accounts, and non-human identities
* Implement and maintain cloud network security, zero trust principles, and secure hybrid connectivity
* Monitor, investigate, and respond to cloud security incidents while driving remediation efforts
* Manage cloud vulnerability findings and enhance detection and response capabilities
* Secure SaaS applications, third-party integrations, and data protection controls
* Develop infrastructure-as-code and security automation solutions using tools such as Terraform, Python, and PowerShell
* Leverage AI and machine learning technologies to improve threat detection, analysis, and operational efficiency
* Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, IAM, application, and operations teams to continuously improve cloud security posture
REQUIREMENTS:
* Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, AZ-500, SC-100, or equivalent are preferred
* 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud security, or cybersecurity engineering
* Strong hands-on experience across Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud, with exposure to multi-cloud environments
* Expertise in cloud identity and access management, including federation, MFA, privileged access, and workload identities
* Experience with cloud-native security tools, posture management, threat detection, and incident response
* Hands-on experience securing SaaS platforms and third-party integrations
* Strong Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience using Terraform and scripting experience with Python and/or PowerShell
* Experience applying AI/ML or large language models to security operations, automation, or analytics
* Knowledge of cloud governance, compliance frameworks, risk management, and security best practices
Preferred Skills:
* Strong understanding of cloud networking, zero trust architecture, and workload protection
* Experience with container and serverless security
* Ability to automate security controls and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Experience working in fast-paced, enterprise-scale environments
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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