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System One

Cloud Security Engineer

Salisbury, MD · On-site

$126K - $190K/yr

Cloud Security Engineer Location: Salisbury, MD Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $126000 - $190000 ... Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud ...

MANTECH

Senior Principal Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$57.50 - $77/hr

The Senior Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge ... Leveraging multi-cloud data and security services to ensure robust security posture, logging, and ...

Koniag, Inc.

Cloud Security Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$135K - $175K/yr

Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to: * Engineer and design security solutions across cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP that manage risk and meet ...

Koniag Services, Inc.

Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to: * Engineer and design security solutions across cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP that manage risk and meet ...

Noblesoft Technologies

Security Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

1: Principal Cloud Network & Security Engineer (Onshore) Location: Houston, TX, or surrounding areas (Hybrid/Onsite as required) Role Overview The Principal Cloud Network & Security Engineer is a ...

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Cloud Security Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to: * Engineer and design security solutions across cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP that manage risk and meet ...

kgs

Cloud Security Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to: * Engineer and design security solutions across cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP that manage risk and meet ...

Nextracker

Principal Cloud Security Architect

Fremont, CA · On-site

$220K - $250K/yr

Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Cloud Security Architect with deep ... The ideal candidate will combine strong software engineering skills with expertise in cybersecurity ...

Toyota

Cloud Security Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

The Senior Cloud Security & Identity Engineer (SecOps) is a senior individual contributor ... Deep knowledge of cloud identity models, including managed identities, service principals, RBAC ...

1 point system

Cloud Security Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

Job Title Cloud Security Engineer Location Austin, TX (Onsite 4-5 days per week) Type of Hire 12+ Month Contract (Strong potential to extend multiple years) DUTIES The Tools Team Cloud Security ...

Nextpower

Principal Cloud Security Architect

Fremont, CA · On-site

$220K - $250K/yr

Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Cloud Security Architect with deep ... The ideal candidate will combine strong software engineering skills with expertise in cybersecurity ...

Addison Group

Cloud Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$57 - $76.25/hr

Cloud Security Engineer Remote/Onsite : 100% Remote Required Tech/Experience (Manager won't consider candidates without the following): * Hands-on experience with AWS security tools (GuardDuty ...

Addison Group

Cloud Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$57 - $76.25/hr

Cloud Security Engineer Remote/Onsite : 100% Remote Required Tech/Experience (Manager won't consider candidates without the following): * Hands-on experience with AWS security tools (GuardDuty ...

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Cloud Security Engineer

Salisbury, MD • On-site

System One
Business Consulting Services • 5 - 10K employees
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$126K - $190K/yr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure.

  • Monitor cloud environments for security breaches and respond to incidents.

  • Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and technical standards in cloud deployments.

Job description

Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer Location: Salisbury, MD Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $126000 - $190000 annually Contractor Work Model: Onsite Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cloud Security Engineer to join our growing security team. In this role, you will be responsible for securing cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and services across multi-cloud environments. You will work closely with DevOps, IT, and development teams to design and implement best practices for cloud security, threat detection, incident response, and compliance. Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure.
  • Monitor cloud environments for security breaches and respond to incidents in a timely manner.
  • Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and technical standards in cloud deployments.
  • Perform threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis of cloud environments.
  • Automate security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA) for code, containers, and infrastructure.
  • Integrate security controls, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
  • Evaluate and deploy cloud-native security tools.
  • Automate security operations using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, HIPAA, or GDPR.
  • Participate in incident response planning, testing, and post-incident reviews.
  • Stay up to date on the latest cloud security trends, threats, and technologies.
Minimum Education Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Required Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security and/or SecOps environments.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and security monitoring.
  • Experience with security automation and Infrastructure-as-Code.
  • Familiarity with container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) is a plus.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CCSP) are highly desirable.
Preferred Experience
  • Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR solutions.
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools.
  • Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and secure cloud architectures.
  • Ability to conduct root cause analysis and write detailed incident reports.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #LI-SM1 Ref: #706-IT York

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System One helps employers get work done more efficiently and economically without compromising quality. Over our 35+ year history, we've helped connect thousands of talented people with innovative companies. The excitement of a perfect fit motivates us every single day.

Industry

Business consulting services and recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

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