Cloud Security Engineer

TEKsystems•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$40 - $48•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Junior Cloud Security Engineer to support a Security Defense Engineering organization responsible for protecting enterprise environments across multiple security functions, including Insider Threat, Global Fusion Center operations, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP). This role will focus on cloud security monitoring, SIEM operations, and automation, working closely with senior engineers across both SIEM and cloud security teams.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in cloud engineering, cybersecurity, or related field.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly:
Log onboarding and monitoring within Microsoft Sentinel
Working knowledge of SIEM tools (Sentinel, Splunk, or similar).
Experience with Python scripting, particularly for API integrations and automation.
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
Familiarity with cloud security and monitoring tools.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Prisma Cloud or similar cloud security posture management tools.
Understanding of log aggregation, data pipelines, and security event ingestion.
Knowledge of GRC tools such as RSA Archer.
Exposure to DLP, insider threat programs, or SOC operations.

Responsibilities

Support cloud security initiatives across multiple security domains, including insider threat detection, DLP intelligence, and security operations.
Assist in the administration and optimization of SIEM platforms, including Microsoft Sentinel (Azure-focused) and Splunk.
Onboard, normalize, and manage log data from Azure environments into Sentinel, leveraging log aggregators and ingestion pipelines.
Monitor and support a range of cloud-native security tools, including Azure security services, CloudWatch, Security Lake, and other monitoring platforms.
Work with Prisma Cloud to perform vulnerability scanning and posture management across cloud environments.
Help manage integrations that route vulnerability data into enterprise GRC systems (e.g., RSA Archer).
Contribute to the development and maintenance of API integrations using Python to connect and automate security tools.
Support CI/CD pipeline integration, ensuring security tooling is properly deployed and maintained in cloud environments.
Collaborate with senior engineers across SIEM and Cloud Security teams to enhance detection and automation capabilities.