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Appspace

Cloud Security Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

Your Role as a Cloud Security Engineer : We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer to ... Remote work opportunities * Paid company holidays * Appspace Quiet Fridays (No non-essential ...

Appspace

Cloud Security Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

Your Role as a Cloud Security Engineer : We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer to ... Remote work opportunities * Paid company holidays * Appspace Quiet Fridays (No non-essential ...

Zimperium

Sr. Cloud Security Engineer - FedRamp

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$113K - $155K/yr

Multi-Cloud Security Architecture: Design, implement, and manage security best practices and controls for services hosted across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI environments. Infrastructure as Code (IaC ...

PB consulting

Azure Cloud Architect

La Porte, TX · Remote

$61.25 - $77.75/hr

Apply Shift-Left and GuardRight security practices throughout the cloud architecture lifecycle. * Design Azure networking solutions, including Hub-and-Spoke architectures and Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN)

PB consulting

$61.25 - $78/hr

Apply Shift-Left and GuardRight security practices throughout the cloud architecture lifecycle. * Design Azure networking solutions, including Hub-and-Spoke architectures and Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN)

PB consulting

Azure Cloud Architect

Webster, TX · Remote

$57 - $72.50/hr

Apply Shift-Left and GuardRight security practices throughout the cloud architecture lifecycle. * Design Azure networking solutions, including Hub-and-Spoke architectures and Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN)

PB consulting

$62.25 - $79.25/hr

Apply Shift-Left and GuardRight security practices throughout the cloud architecture lifecycle. * Design Azure networking solutions, including Hub-and-Spoke architectures and Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN)

PB consulting

Azure Cloud Architect

Houston, TX · Remote

$62 - $79/hr

Apply Shift-Left and GuardRight security practices throughout the cloud architecture lifecycle. * Design Azure networking solutions, including Hub-and-Spoke architectures and Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN)

PB consulting

Azure Cloud Architect

West University Place, TX · Remote

$60.25 - $76.75/hr

Apply Shift-Left and GuardRight security practices throughout the cloud architecture lifecycle. * Design Azure networking solutions, including Hub-and-Spoke architectures and Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN)

PB consulting

Azure Cloud Architect

TX · Remote

$58.50 - $74.50/hr

Apply Shift-Left and GuardRight security practices throughout the cloud architecture lifecycle. * Design Azure networking solutions, including Hub-and-Spoke architectures and Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN)

PB consulting

Azure Cloud Architect

North Houston, TX · Remote

$60.25 - $76.50/hr

Apply Shift-Left and GuardRight security practices throughout the cloud architecture lifecycle. * Design Azure networking solutions, including Hub-and-Spoke architectures and Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN)

PB consulting

$57 - $72.50/hr

Apply Shift-Left and GuardRight security practices throughout the cloud architecture lifecycle. * Design Azure networking solutions, including Hub-and-Spoke architectures and Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN)

PB consulting

Azure Cloud Architect

Channelview, TX · Remote

$56 - $71.25/hr

Apply Shift-Left and GuardRight security practices throughout the cloud architecture lifecycle. * Design Azure networking solutions, including Hub-and-Spoke architectures and Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN)

PB consulting

Azure Cloud Architect

South Houston, TX · Remote

$59.50 - $75.75/hr

Apply Shift-Left and GuardRight security practices throughout the cloud architecture lifecycle. * Design Azure networking solutions, including Hub-and-Spoke architectures and Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN)

PB consulting

Azure Cloud Architect

Houston, TX · Remote

$62 - $79/hr

Apply Shift-Left and GuardRight security practices throughout the cloud architecture lifecycle. * Design Azure networking solutions, including Hub-and-Spoke architectures and Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN)

PB consulting

Azure Cloud Architect

Deer Park, TX · Remote

$58.25 - $74.25/hr

Apply Shift-Left and GuardRight security practices throughout the cloud architecture lifecycle. * Design Azure networking solutions, including Hub-and-Spoke architectures and Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN)

PB consulting

Azure Cloud Architect

Pasadena, TX · Remote

Apply Shift-Left and GuardRight security practices throughout the cloud architecture lifecycle. * Design Azure networking solutions, including Hub-and-Spoke architectures and Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN)

PB consulting

Azure Cloud Architect

Pearland, TX · Remote

$58 - $73.75/hr

Apply Shift-Left and GuardRight security practices throughout the cloud architecture lifecycle. * Design Azure networking solutions, including Hub-and-Spoke architectures and Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN)

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote cloud security in Texas is $66.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58.65 and $77.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote cloud security?

A Remote Cloud Security job involves protecting cloud-based systems, data, and infrastructure from cyber threats while working from a remote location. Professionals in this field develop and implement security policies, monitor cloud environments for vulnerabilities, and respond to security incidents. They often use specialized tools to ensure that cloud services comply with industry standards and regulations, and collaborate with other IT teams to maintain a secure cloud infrastructure. Remote Cloud Security roles are in high demand as more organizations adopt cloud technologies and flexible work arrangements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote cloud security professional?

To thrive as a Remote Cloud Security professional, you need a solid understanding of cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), cybersecurity principles, and relevant security frameworks, often backed by a degree in computer science or information security. Familiarity with tools like SIEM systems, firewalls, vulnerability scanners, and certifications such as AWS Certified Security or CISSP is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills help you assess threats and collaborate effectively across distributed teams. These skills and qualifications are critical for protecting sensitive data, ensuring compliance, and maintaining robust security in cloud environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in remote cloud security roles, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Remote cloud security professionals often encounter challenges such as rapidly evolving threats, maintaining secure configurations across diverse cloud platforms, and ensuring effective communication with dispersed teams. Staying current with industry best practices and cloud provider updates is essential, as is leveraging automation tools for monitoring and policy enforcement. Regular virtual team meetings and documentation help maintain alignment and foster collaboration, while ongoing training ensures readiness to address new security risks.

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

AspectRemote Cloud SecurityRemote Cloud Engineer
Primary FocusProtecting cloud infrastructure, managing security protocols, compliance, threat detectionDesigning, developing, deploying cloud applications and infrastructure
Required SkillsSecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP), knowledge of security tools, risk managementCloud platforms (AWS, Azure), scripting, infrastructure as code, system architecture
Work EnvironmentSecurity teams, IT departments, cloud service providersDevelopment teams, DevOps, cloud service providers

Remote Cloud Security specialists focus on safeguarding cloud environments through security measures and compliance, while Remote Cloud Engineers build and maintain cloud infrastructure and applications. Both roles often collaborate but serve different core functions within cloud operations.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cetera Financial Group, Inc.

Dallas, TX • On-site

$86K - $116K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


At Cetera, our Information Security organization protects employees, advisors, and clients from evolving cyber threats across cloud, SaaS, and enterprise IT environments. As cloud adoption continues to expand across the enterprise, Cetera is investing in secure cloud architecture, governance, and risk mitigation to ensure innovation aligns with regulatory and security expectations.
We are seeking a skilled security engineer with a strong cloud and application security background to lead and support the secure design, deployment, and governance of cloud-based systems. This role will serve as a key bridge across IT Risk, Cloud Security, Cloud Engineering, and Application Development teams, ensuring cloud services are implemented securely within a regulated financial environment.
What will you do:
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks associated with cloud systems and services
  • Implement controls aligned to OWASP guidance for cloud-native applications and NIST frameworks
  • Perform threat modeling for cloud-enabled applications
  • Propose and validate technical guardrails to prevent unauthorized cloud access and support secure cloud development
  • Identify and assess risk from unsanctioned cloud tool usage across the enterprise
  • Evaluate third-party cloud tools for risk and compliance
  • Design and secure cloud-based workloads
  • Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
  • Partner with IT Risk, Cloud Security, and Engineering teams
  • Support incident response for cloud-related threats
  • Develop security standards, runbooks, and architecture documentation
  • Support audits and regulatory compliance activities

What you will have:
  • 3+ years of experience in cloud security, application security, or a combination of both
  • Hands-on experience securing cloud-native infrastructure and applications
  • Experience with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
  • Understanding of cloud architecture concepts (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) and the ability to apply security principles across cloud environments
  • Familiarity with OWASP (including guidance for cloud-native applications) and NIST frameworks
  • Experience in regulated environments (financial services or FINRA preferred)
  • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or other major cloud platforms
  • Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, or CCSP
  • Experience with SAST/DAST tools
  • Exposure to cloud governance and risk frameworks
  • Familiarity with cloud-specific threats such as misconfiguration, data exfiltration, and identity/access compromise

About Us
About Us
What we give you in return:
Not many teams can say that they support people's dreams coming to life. We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there's a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:
  • Inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
  • Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
  • 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
  • 401(k) savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
  • Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and fostering.
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.
  • Paid caregiver leave to provide time away from work when caring for an ill or recovering family member.
  • Additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), identity theft protection (LifeLock), pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits to provide extra peace of mind

About Cetera
Cetera Financial Group® (Cetera) is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers and registered investment advisers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families, and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.
Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support, and innovative technology.
Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) is a network of independent retail firms, including those that are members of FINRA/SIPC: Cetera Advisors LLC; Cetera Wealth Services, LLC (formerly known as Cetera Advisor Networks); Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors); and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Entities registered as investment advisers with the Securities and Exchange Commission include Cetera Investment Management LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera's principal office is located at 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser within the Aretec Group, Inc. (dba Cetera Holdings, an affiliate of Cetera). All the referenced entities are under common ownership.
Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.
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