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# Cloud Security Engineer

- **Company:** Exelar Corporation
- **Location:** Milwaukee, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Segmentation, Information Technology Security Auditing, Software Engineering, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** http://jobs.exelare.com/jobsWidget/api/desc/?cid=Exl_Aebs&userId=admin&reqIntId=RQ00012298

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree preferred in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information technology, computer information systems, management information systems, engineering, or a related field.
 * Equivalent combinations of an associate degree, military or professional cybersecurity experience, and relevant certifications may be considered.
 * Relevant certifications may include CISSP, GIAC, MCSE, CEH, GICSP, CSSA, or CISM.
 * At least 2 years of cybersecurity experience.

Preferred Qualifications

 * At least 5 years of experience working in cloud security and cybersecurity.
 * Strong understanding of cloud security principles, architectures, and best practices, including CIS and NIST frameworks.
 * Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

## Description

We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage security solutions for cloud-based environments. This role will help establish secure cloud configurations, strengthen layered defenses, automate security operations, and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities., * Establish and implement standards for the secure configuration and layered defense of cloud resources.

 * Design, implement, and manage security solutions for cloud environments.
 * Develop and enforce cloud security policies and procedures based on industry best practices and recognized frameworks.
 * Implement and manage controls such as network segmentation, data protection, intrusion prevention, and threat detection.
 * Automate security operations through scripting and infrastructure-as-code techniques.
 * Deploy and configure cloud-native security tools, including firewalls, encryption, and identity and access management solutions.
 * Track and report key performance indicators related to cloud security.
 * Collect, manage, and analyze security audit logs.
 * Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities within cloud infrastructures.
 * Stay current with trends, tools, and techniques related to cloud security, networking, defense in depth, and automation.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve security issues and improve the organization's overall security posture.


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