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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