Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Job Description

Our Fortune 500 Company client is seeking to DIRECTLY HIRE a talented IT Senior Cloud Security Engineer.

Fortune 500 Company Requirements for Candidate Submission: (Please read carefully before applying)

1) Our client does not offer any sponsor ships, so you must PRESENTLY be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship (i.e., U.S. citizen or permanent resident cardholder).

2) This is a Hybrid role with expectations to come into the office on occasion, so you must be within commutable distance to either Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL.

3) You must apply with both your current resume AND also your full responses to the Hiring Manager's Screening Questions shown BELOW.

JOB SUMMARY

Our Fortune 500 Company client is seeking a highly-skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join its dynamic team. As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer, you will play a key role in the on-going configuration and management of our Microsoft Azure Cloud security suite specifically Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Azure Sentinel SIEM, Defender for Endpoint, and Defender Vulnerability Management.

You will leverage your expertise in cloud technologies to drive innovation, optimize performance, and ensure the security and reliability of our cloud infrastructure.

This position collaborates with personnel and stakeholders across multiple operations teams such as – Threat Analysis, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Infrastructure, Insider Threat, Red Team, Security Architecture, Dev-Ops, Detection Engineering, Identity Mgt, and more.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A formal education in Information Technology, or equivalent experience in IT Security related roles is required for this position.
• 3+ years of experience in cloud security engineering or related cloud role.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Azure Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management.
• Experience with SIEM and SOAR solutions.
• Proficiency in identifying and mitigating security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, with hands‑on experience deploying and managing cloud resources.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, including virtualization, networking, storage, and security.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect are a plus.

MAJOR

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure leveraging security best practices and Mitre detection techniques.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional cloud security teams and our SOC.
• Develop and enforce cloud security best practices, access management, data encryption, and threat detection.
• Monitor cloud performance and availability, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization to ensure cost‑effectiveness.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior cloud engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in cloud computing, security, and Dev Ops practices.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships/partnerships with appropriate vendors.