We're partnered with an elite IT Consulting company seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer to advance DevSecOps throughout their organization with a focus on Cloud-first information technology. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure cloud environments to protect sensitive financial data and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud security principles, threat management, and the unique challenges faced in the Private Investment idnustry.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and enforce security policies, ensuring robust protection across AWS environments.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to integrate security guardrails and solutions.
• Implement security automation to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Design and deploy security solutions aligned with the Information Security and Compliance roadmap.
• Develop and maintain security architecture, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, conducting AWS best practice assessments.
• Oversee security operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Ensure cloud environments comply with regulatory frameworks (ISO270001, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, CIS).
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance security posture.
• Lead threat hunt and remediation efforts to mitigate security risks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in cloud security, with a focus on AWS services (IAM, VPC, CloudTrail, CloudFormation, Lambda).
• Knowledge of security frameworks (CIS, NIST) and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with security tools such as AWS Security Hub, WAF, GuardDuty, and vulnerability management tools like Tenable.
• Experience with Terraform and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CISSP, CISM.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies and security posture management tools (e.g., Wiz).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong sense of personal integrity.
• Demonstrated passion for security and continuous improvement.

If you or someone you know is interested, please apply in directly!

This is an onsite opportunity out of the client's Dallas/Plano office.