Security Baseline Engineer

Security Baseline Engineer (Cloud Security / GRC) Locations: Las Colinas, TX | Charlotte, NC | Chandler, AZ Contract (6+ months) Potential to Convert Overview Seeking a hands-on Security Configuration Baseline Engineer to design and implement secure configuration baselines across cloud environments. This role blends cloud security, GRC, and automation, translating policies and industry standards into enforceable, scalable controls. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain baseline-as-code for cloud security controls Translate NIST, CIS, and policy requirements into technical configurations Implement guardrails, drift detection, and compliance monitoring Develop automation using Python and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Support audit readiness, reporting, and governance workflows Required Qualifications 5+ years cloud security / security engineering 3+ years risk & controls / governance 35 years Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) 24 years Python scripting Experience with Azure and/or GCP, IaC, and policy-as-code Knowledge of NIST, CIS, ISO frameworks Experience in regulated environments Nice to Have CI/CD security integration Baseline-as-code program experience Audit or regulatory exposure