Job Description

☁️ Cloud Security Engineer

Remote | Contractor

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Cloud Security Engineer to help secure and strengthen our cloud infrastructure across multiple environments and platforms. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about cybersecurity, cloud architecture, risk mitigation, and implementing modern cloud security best practices.

You will work closely with infrastructure, development, and IT teams to identify vulnerabilities, improve security posture, and ensure compliance with industry standards and cloud security frameworks.

🔐 Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, recommend, and implement security controls for cloud infrastructure
• Strengthen security across cloud-based systems and services
• Apply industry best practices and security standards in cloud environments
• Review and validate network protocols, communication security, and existing security controls
• Perform vulnerability assessments and identify security gaps across cloud infrastructure
• Support remediation efforts for vulnerabilities, findings, and security risks
• Implement secure configurations and hardening practices for cloud systems
• Participate actively in cloud security initiatives and infrastructure projects
• Evaluate and improve the organization's cloud security posture
• Generate security reports, vulnerability assessments, and compliance documentation
• Support external clients with cloud security recommendations and implementations

🧠 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in: Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Information Systems Administration, Related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in:
• Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure Administration, Cloud Platform Engineering
• Strong knowledge of:

AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Linux and Microsoft Operating Systems
• Networking, Switching & Routing
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Hardening
• Risk Analysis & Security Controls
• Encryption Technologies
• PCI, NIST, CIS Standards
• Basic to intermediate programming knowledge
• English proficiency: 80–95%

🚀 Nice to Have

• Cloud Security Certifications
• AWS / Azure / GCP Certifications
• Experience supporting enterprise cloud environments
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices
• Experience with database security and infrastructure design

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 100% Remote Contractor Position
• US Holidays
• 15 PTO Days
• Annual Pluralsight Membership
• Company-Provided Computer
• Monthly Payments via Deel

🌎 About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work on modern cloud security initiatives, protect enterprise-level infrastructure, and collaborate with global teams in a fast-paced and security-focused environment.