Cloud Security Specialist (Azure | AWS)

Overview Client • Atlanta, GA

1h

About The Position

Client is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Specialist to join the Senior Director of Security's team, focused on securing enterprise-scale cloud environments across Microsoft Azure (primary) and AWS (secondary/bonus). This role operates at the intersection of cloud architecture, security engineering, and risk governance, partnering closely with infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams to embed security across all cloud initiatives.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years in cloud security, cybersecurity, or security engineering
• Deep hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure security services, including: Network Security Groups / Firewall, Key Vault, Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Strong understanding of: Encryption, key management, and data protection, Network security architecture (VNETs, segmentation, private endpoints), Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Experience implementing security controls in cloud-native and hybrid environments
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AWS security services: AWS IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail
• Multi-cloud security strategy and governance experience
• Certifications such as: AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer), AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP, CCSP

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of cloud security controls across Azure environments, with support for AWS where applicable
• Partner with engineering and platform teams to secure cloud-native architectures, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions
• Implement and manage identity and access security (Azure AD / Entra ID, IAM roles, RBAC, conditional access)
• Drive zero trust architecture principles, including segmentation, least privilege, and continuous verification
• Oversee cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Prisma, or Wiz
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability management across cloud workloads
• Ensure alignment with enterprise security frameworks (NIST, CIS benchmarks, ISO 27001)
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to embed DevSecOps practices (CI/CD pipeline security, IaC scanning, secrets management)
• Serve as a key advisor to the Senior Director of Security on cloud risk, strategy, and roadmap
• Support incident response efforts specific to cloud-based threats and breaches

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed