Cloud Security Engineer

Security Risk Advisors Intl., LLC (SRA) is offering a Cloud Security Engineer position. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across SRA's multi-cloud environment, spanning Microsoft Azure/Entra , Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The Cloud Security Engineer will work closely with internal IT, security operations, and engineering teams to ensure cloud infrastructure is deployed and maintained in a secure, compliant, and resilient manner.

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud security architectures across Azure/Entra , GCP, and AWS environments.
• Administer and continuously improve cloud identity and access management (IAM) policies, roles, and privilege models across all three platforms.
• Monitor cloud environments for misconfigurations, threats, and vulnerabilities using cloud-native and third-party security tooling (e.g., Defender for Cloud, Security Command Center, AWS Security Hub).
• Operationalize cloud vulnerability and patch management processes, ensuring timely remediation of identified risks.
• Implement and maintain Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions to enforce security baselines and compliance standards.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and guardrails (e.g., Azure Policy, GCP Organization Policies, AWS SCPs).
• Collaborate with engineering and Dev Ops teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) workflows.
• Conduct cloud security assessments and architecture reviews for new and existing environments.
• Support incident response activities related to cloud infrastructure, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for cloud security architectures, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Research and evaluate emerging cloud security technologies and provide recommendations for adoption.
• Develop detection content and security analytics in SRA's internal SOC applicable to cloud environments.

In-depth understanding of:

• Microsoft Azure and Entra , including conditional access, PIM, and Defender for Cloud
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security services, including Security Command Center, IAM, and VPC Service Controls
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) security services, including IAM, Guard Duty, Security Hub, and AWS Config
• Cloud identity and access management principles and zero trust architecture

Working knowledge of:

• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or Cloud Formation
• Networking concepts as applied to cloud environments (VPCs, peering, private endpoints, firewalls)
• SIEM and EDR technologies in cloud-integrated environments

Experience with:

• CI/CD pipeline security and Dev Sec Ops  practices
• Organizing or supporting penetration testing, purple team exercises, or cloud-focused security assessments
• Compliance frameworks relevant to cloud environments (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF, SOC
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Moderate experience with:

• Scripting and automation using Python, Power Shell, or Bash
• Automation via tools such as Power Automate, Logic Apps, or cloud-native orchestration services

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This job operates on-site in a professional office environment or remotely as needed/required. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.

This is a largely sedentary role.

This is a full-time position and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

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• Punctuality and timely attendance to external client and internal stakeholder needs.
• A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a similar field of study, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security engineering or a related role, with demonstrable experience across at least two of the three major cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS).
• Relevant cloud security certifications preferred (e.g., AZ-500, SC-100, Google PCSE, AWS Security Specialty).
• A passion for learning about cloud security, emerging technologies, and threat landscapes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,…