Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Heath Consultants, Inc.•Houston, TX

2d•$115,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about securing modern cloud environments and building enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions that make a real impact? We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Cloud Security Engineer to help protect and strengthen our growing technology ecosystem across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative IT and cybersecurity team where your expertise will directly influence security strategy, cloud architecture, threat prevention, and operational resilience. If you enjoy solving complex security challenges, improving security posture, and working hands-on with Azure technologies, DevSecOps, IAM, and cloud security tools — we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
5+ years of experience in cloud security, cybersecurity engineering, or security operations
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security environments
Strong understanding of IAM, cloud security architecture, and DevSecOps
Experience with SIEM/XDR platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR
Knowledge of NIST, CIS Benchmarks, secure SDLC, and risk management frameworks
Experience with WAFs, firewalls, and enterprise security controls
Familiarity with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash

Nice To Haves

Experience securing enterprise-scale hybrid cloud environments
Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, ARM, or Bicep
Exposure to container security and CI/CD security automation
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
A continuous improvement mindset and passion for staying ahead of evolving cyber threats

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain security controls that protect systems, infrastructure, and enterprise data.
Partner closely with IT, infrastructure, and business teams to strengthen cybersecurity across the organization.
Securing Azure cloud environments, workloads, and hybrid infrastructure
Managing and optimizing IAM solutions including Azure AD / Entra ID
Implementing RBAC, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Monitoring and improving security posture using Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and related tools
Managing WAFs, firewalls, and cloud-native security technologies
Embedding security controls into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Conducting vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and threat modeling
Supporting incident response, security investigations, and remediation efforts
Developing and enforcing cybersecurity policies aligned with NIST, SOC 2, and CIS standards
Driving data protection initiatives including DLP, encryption, and governance