Cloud Security Engineer

All contractors MUST sit on-site. Job Description: Responsibilities Develop and improve security policies, procedure, and standards for cloud operations Enhance cloud security control frameworks to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations Collaborate with cross functional teams to design secure cloud architecture and services Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify potential security vulnerabilities Design and develop automation scripts and tools to streamline security processes and enhance efficiency Continuously analyze security process and control to identify areas of improvement Propose and implement enhancements to stay ahead of evolving threats and technologies Conduct cloud based risk assessments Collaborate with infrastructure and application development teams to improve security configuration and automation. Participate in cloud security control policy-making and provide recommendation aligned with company goals and standards Qualifications 3+ years of experience in cloud security, with a focus on AWS or GCP Standaradiing Azure/GCP and/or AWS Security Best practices, processes and procedures Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., JSON, Python, Bash) 1+ years experience with CI/CD pipelines or security tooling for cloud-native deployments Strong understanding of cloud security architecture, including IAM, networking and data protection Experience with Python, Golang, Terraform or equivalent source control technologies and best practices related to automation in a cloud environment. Working knowledge of Kubernetes Relevant certifications such as CCSK, AWS Certified Security, Azure Security or equivalent Excellent problem solving and communication skills