Cloud Security Engineer

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

CLOUD SECURTIY ENGINEER

Direct Hire role with our client located in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Work Environment: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud security architectures to protect sensitive financial and customer data
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and security audits across cloud environments
• Develop, document, and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and respond to incidents using SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR tools
• Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure cloud integrations and adherence to security best practices
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines using DevSecOps methodologies
• Stay current on emerging threats, regulatory changes, and cloud security trends
• Support the creation and delivery of security awareness and training programs
• Prepare and present security posture reports, risk findings, and incident summaries to senior stakeholders
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and cloud service providers to validate security controls and compliance
• Ensure ongoing compliance with PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOX, and other applicable security and privacy regulations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 7+ years of experience in information security, cloud security, or security engineering roles
• Proven experience securing cloud environments within regulated industries (financial services preferred)
• Strong hands-on knowledge of cloud security best practices, including:
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Encryption (data at rest and in transit)
• Network security and segmentation
• Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance frameworks such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, and SOX
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices within CI/CD pipelines
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as:
• Terraform
• Ansible
• CloudFormation
• Familiarity with security monitoring and incident response technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex security concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Cloud-specific security certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP Security)
• Industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP)
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory examinations

Keywords for AI Matching

Cloud Security Engineer, Senior Security Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Security, Financial Services Security, PCI-DSS, SOX, GDPR, IAM, Encryption, Network Security, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, SIEM, Incident Response, Risk Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Compliance, Regulatory Security