Cloud Engineer

  • Huntsville, AL
  • Posted 7 days ago | Updated 17 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Financial Services
Cyber Security
Data Flow
Data Security
Endpoint Protection
Finance
Cloud Computing
Cloud Security
Collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Critical Thinking
Amazon Web Services
Attention To Detail
Authorization
CIMA
Cisco Certifications
System On A Chip
Threat Modeling
Regulatory Compliance
SIEM
SaaS
Network
Organized
PCI DSS
PKI
Problem Solving
Python
Ruby
Firewall
Scripting
Security Operations
IDS
IPS
IaaS
Incident Management
Management
Microsoft Azure

Job Details

NO C2C or 3rd Party Partnerships

Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer Location: Huntsville, AL (Hybrid or On-site)
Employment Type: Contract to Hire
Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Cloud Security Engineer to develop, secure, and maintain our cloud infrastructure, ensuring the resilience and integrity of our systems to support mission-critical Credit Union operations. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement modern security practices across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. You will play a vital role in identifying and mitigating risk, maintaining compliance with financial and regulatory standards, and ensuring secure enablement of business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage a robust cloud security stack in collaboration with cloud network engineers.
  • Oversee cloud SIEM infrastructure and partner with MSSPs to ensure proactive threat detection and response.
  • Administer and secure APIs and support SaaS posture management tools.
  • Develop and maintain security-focused automation scripts (Python, Ruby, etc.) to support cloud data flow.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and provide strategic guidance on remediating security risks in cloud infrastructure.
  • Enforce cloud security controls to protect data and ensure regulatory compliance, including NCUA standards.
  • Serve as a cloud security subject matter expert, advising on architecture, design, implementation, and incident response.
  • Lead response efforts to security events and support forensic investigations.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders on emerging cloud threats, mitigation strategies, and policy enforcement.
  • Monitor system alerts, configuration changes, and access anomalies to proactively manage risks.
  • Stay informed of evolving threats, cloud security tools, and industry best practices to continuously elevate our security posture.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field Required
  • Industry certifications preferred: CCSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or similar.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud security or cybersecurity roles with exposure to AWS and Azure Required
  • Hands-on experience with CASB, SIEM, EDR, PKI, IDAM, and cloud compliance frameworks Required
  • Prior experience in financial services or regulated environments is a strong plus.

Skills & Competencies

  • Deep knowledge of cloud security architecture, governance, and threat modeling.
  • Expertise in tools such as IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection platforms, and firewalls.
  • Strong scripting and automation capabilities in support of security operations and data protection.
  • Ability to interpret and apply compliance requirements (e.g., NCUA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2).
  • Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and incident resolution skills.
  • Effective communicator across both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing long-term initiatives with tactical incident response.

CIMA CONSULTING GROUP, LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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