Cloud Security Engineer

ZP Group • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Cloud Security Engineer to help design, implement, and maintain secure cloud environments across our AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud platforms. You will work closely with infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams to ensure our cloud workloads meet industry security standards, comply with regulatory requirements, and support business objectives.

Nice To Haves

• AWS Certified Security - Specialty
• Azure Security Engineer Associate
• CCSP
• CISSP or Security +

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage cloud security controls, including IAM, encryption, key management, and network security.
• Monitor cloud environments for security events, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities using tools like AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, Prisma Cloud, or similar.
• Develop and enforce security policies and automation (IaC security, CI/CD pipeline security, compliance checks).
• Support incident response activities, including investigation, remediation, and post-incident reviews.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to implement secure-by-design practices.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, or GDPR as applicable.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees