Title: Cloud Security Engineer (Contract)
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Status: 1099 Contract – 6 months+
Onsite Schedule: Hybrid In-Office (M, Tu, Th) WFH (W, F)
Compensation: $65-80/hour
Travel: Minimal travel will be required
Our client has an immediate need for a Cloud Security Engineer. They are actively building out their Cloud environment in GCP and are looking for a Cloud Security Engineer to play a crucial role in safeguarding their cloud environment, working closely with their experienced security team to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our clients' data and applications.
Day To Day Responsibilities
- Coordinate with architecture function in the design and implementation of security controls and best practices for GCP environments.
- Monitor and analyze security alerts and incidents, taking proactive measures to mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess security requirements and provide guidance on secure cloud architecture.
- Assist vulnerability management team to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends, and recommend security enhancements.
- Assist in compliance efforts by implementing security policies and procedures.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of security experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts, preferably with experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Familiarity with security best practices, including encryption, access control, and identity management.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Relevant certifications such as Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CompTIA Security+, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are a plus but not required.
Preferred
- Certification in one or more of the following:
- GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer
- GCP Associate Cloud Engineer
- Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP)
- Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)