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Addison Group

Cloud Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

Cloud Security Engineer Remote/Onsite : 100% Remote Required Tech/Experience (Manager won't ... Multi-cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) * Strong background in IAM, networking, and cloud security ...

ClifyX

Azure Architect

Chicago, IL · Remote

$65.50 - $85.25/hr

Azure Cloud Architect Design, architect, and implement secure, scalable, and high-performing Azure ... Ability to define and enforce cloud security standards, including RBAC, encryption, and key ...

Alignerr

Cloud Security Analyst

Chicago, IL · Remote

Remote * Commitment : 10-40 hours/week What You'll Do * Analyze cloud security scenarios across AWS, GCP, and Azure to identify realistic risks and failure patterns * Review IAM policies, networking ...

Huron Consulting Group

Cloud Security Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$67.50 - $89.50/hr

Serve as the primary subject matter expert for cloud security, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure. Evaluate and improve configurations across identity, networking, compute, storage, and ...

AbbVie

Cloud Security Engineer (Remote)

North Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$96.50K/yr

Collaborate with cloud technology teams across the enterprise to ensure the integrity and security of our digital assets in AWS/Azure IaaS environments * Demonstrate high proficiency across a wide ...

AbbVie

Cloud Security Engineer (Remote)

North Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$53.50 - $71.75/hr

Collaborate with cloud technology teams across the enterprise to ensure the integrity and security of our digital assets in AWS/Azure IaaS environments * Demonstrate high proficiency across a wide ...

AbbVie

Cloud Security Engineer (Remote)

North Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$53.50 - $71.75/hr

Collaborate with cloud technology teams across the enterprise to ensure the integrity and security of our digital assets in AWS/Azure IaaS environments * Demonstrate high proficiency across a wide ...

RIT Solutions

Cloud Platform Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · Remote

$55 - $73.50/hr

... network, security, and remote access. * Provide technical expertise and guidance on cloud ... Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, OpenShift, KVM, Helm Chart Deployment, Docker ...

Zoro Tools

Cloud Security Architect

Lake Forest, IL · On-site +1

$146.20K - $243.60K/yr

A cloud security architect is highly technical and proficient in cybersecurity and systems ... Azure and Google Cloud required. In this individual contributor role, you will report to the ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote azure cloud security in Chicago, IL is $73.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64.86 and $86.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Azure Cloud Security vs Remote Cloud Security Engineer?

AspectRemote Azure Cloud SecurityRemote Cloud Security Engineer
CertificationsAzure Security Engineer Associate, AZ-500CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCSP
Work EnvironmentPrimarily Azure cloud platform, Microsoft ecosystemVarious cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP
Industry UsageOrganizations using Microsoft AzureOrganizations across multiple cloud providers
Job FocusAzure-specific security solutions and complianceBroader cloud security strategies and implementations

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer

Addison Group

Chicago, IL • Remote

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

Contractor

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Position Title:

Cloud Security Engineer

Remote/Onsite :100% Remote



Required Tech/Experience (Manager won’t consider candidates without the following):

  1. Hands-on experience with AWS security tools (GuardDuty, CloudTrail, SecurityHub, etc.)
  2. Strong experience leveraging Terraform for infrastructure and security controls
  3. Experience with Wiz (Wiz.io)



Preferred Tech/Experience (Not required, but moves the candidate to the top of the list):

  1. Multi-cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  2. Strong background in IAM, networking, and cloud security architecture



Typical Day to Day (Tasks & Responsibilities):

  • Get into the weeds of cloud security engineering across AWS (and potentially Azure/GCP)
  • Establish and enforce security baselines during infrastructure deployment
  • Implement alerts, monitoring, and protections across cloud environments
  • Partner with DevOps and Platform teams to embed security into infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
  • Identify vulnerabilities and drive remediation efforts
  • Enhance cloud security posture through automation and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
  • Contribute to overall cloud security architecture and best practices


Years’ Experience/Degree Requirements/Certification:

  • 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering
  • Strong technical background (this is not a GRC-focused role)
  • Experience across AWS required; Azure/GCP exposure is a plus



Job Description:

● Implement and optimize security controls for AWS cloud infrastructure through code.

● Monitor and review application and infrastructure security posture, initiating remediation

efforts with relevant teams.

● Recommend new or revised security measures and countermeasures for current

security challenges.

● Collaborate with DevOps and Platform teams to ensure security considerations are

embedded from the outset.

● Identify, create, and implement security standards for CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure

deployment automations.

● Oversee the implementation and administration of logging and monitoring services to

safeguard the security and integrity of applications.

● Create and maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, and online

collaborative documentation (e.g., Wiki) with high quality.

● Work on other security engineering initiatives such as streamlining vulnerability

management and network architecture.

What you will bring to the team:

● 5+ years of demonstrable experience with AWS cloud security infrastructure and tools.

● Experience with three or more of the following AWS services: GuardDuty, CloudTrail,

CloudWatch, Inspector, SecurityHub, TrustedAdvisor, Config, ControlTower / GuardRails.

● Experience using organizational cloud governance constructs (e.g., AWS Organizations

including OUs and SCPs).

● Strong understanding and experience with IAM, including roles and policies.

● Strong understanding and experience with cloud access control & security mechanisms

(e.g., ACL, Security Groups, VPCs).

● Strong knowledge of application development, cloud networking concepts, systems

engineering, and network engineering to develop security requirements and best

practices, enterprise risk assessment methodologies

● Strong experience with Terraform.

● Strong experience with Wiz.

● Experience with CI/CD pipeline tooling (Artifactory/ECR, Github Actions)

● Able to show initiative and translate business requirements and needs into technical,

secure solutions.

● Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex security

concepts clearly and concisely

● Experience with other cloud providers such as GCP, Azure, OC