Senior Security Engineer (Cloud Security & Zero Trust)

Location: Onsite (100%)

Interview Process: Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer to help design, implement, and support secure cloud environments across a multi-cloud infrastructure. This position is ideal for a security professional with deep expertise in cloud security, Zero Trust architecture, identity management, and security automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Engineer and support Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions and secure remote access strategies
• Develop and automate security controls using infrastructure-as-code and scripting technologies
• Implement cloud security best practices, governance standards, and compliance requirements
• Monitor security events, investigate threats, and participate in incident response activities
• Manage identity and access controls across cloud environments
• Support security monitoring, logging, threat detection, and vulnerability management initiatives
• Partner with infrastructure, networking, and engineering teams to enhance enterprise security
• Develop and maintain security documentation, standards, and technical procedures
• Mentor junior security professionals and contribute to overall cybersecurity strategy

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Information Security with a strong focus on cloud security
• Extensive experience implementing and supporting Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, and/or Microsoft Azure
• Strong knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Experience with SIEM, security monitoring, and incident response
• Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and data protection strategies
• Understanding of endpoint security technologies
• Strong knowledge of network security, segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust principles
• Experience with automation tools such as Python, Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Zscaler or other enterprise ZTNA platforms
• Experience with CSPM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and cloud security governance
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks including NIST, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• Industry certifications such as:
  • CISSP
  • CCSP
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty
  • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate