Cloud Security Engineer

Job Title: Cloud Security EngineerPay Rate: $72/HRDuration: 12 monthsLocation: Las Colinas/TX, Charlotte/NC, Chandler/AZWe are looking for a Cloud Security EngineerThe Security Configuration Baseline Engineer is responsible for designing, engineering, and operationalizing security configuration baselines across enterprise technology platforms.This role sits at the intersection of GRC, cloud security architecture, and automation, translating policy requirements and industry standards into codified, enforceable, and auditable security baselines.The role focuses on baseline engineering—not advisory architecture—with accountability for converting standards, policies, and risk requirements into baseline as code, enabling preventative controls, drift detection, exception workflows, and enterprise-scale governance via the Cloud Security Benchmark (CSB) system of record.Requirements:5 plus years of experience in cloud security, platform security, or security engineeringHands-on experience with security configuration baselines or hardening standards.Experience mapping security controls to industry standards (CIS, NIST, ISO)Ability to produce clear, structured, audit-ready documentationExperience operating in large, regulated enterprise environmentsMust Haves:Cloud technology exp 5 plus yearsRisk and Control 3 plus yearsCloud security posture management 3 to 5 yearsDevelopment (software) Python - - Writing scripts 2 to 4 yearsPreferred - Regulated industry:Industry standards and authoritative sources (ie NIST, CSA, CIS benchmark )Azure and Google CloudSecurity BaselineStrong working knowledge of:Public cloud platforms (Azure and/or GCP preferred)Policy as code or guardrail frameworksInfrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)Preferred Qualifications:Experience with a baseline as code programFamiliarity with cloud organization level controls (management groups, folders, org policies)Experience with CI/CD integration of security controlsExposure to risk management, audit response, or regulatory examinationsBackground in automating governance processes (exception workflows, control validation, reporting)Key Skills & Attributes:Engineering mindset with strong governance disciplineComfortable translating ambiguity into explicit, machine-enforceable requirementsDetail-oriented with a strong emphasis on traceability and defensibilityStrong written communication skills for executive, audit, and technical audiencesAble to work independently while collaborating across multiple enterprise teams.