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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Security Consultant - **Company:** Talent Groups - **Location:** Springfield, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Log Analysis, Azure Active Directory, Software Vulnerability Management, Software Security, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, AWS Fargate, Terraform, Splunk, Devsecops - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b32b5f49-7753-4e39-870f-642ee7738029 ## About the Role The client is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer with the following qualifications: * Candidate must be available to perform services during standard Eastern Time business hours.Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience securing AWS and Microsoft Azure environments. * Experience implementing cloud security best practices across multi-cloud environments. * Experience securing Kubernetes (EKS) and Amazon ECS Fargate container workloads. * Hands-on experience with Splunk for security monitoring, log analysis, and cloud security investigations. * Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and securing CI/CD pipelines, including source code, dependency, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and secrets scanning. * Experience identifying, analyzing, and remediating Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) findings in AWS and Azure environments. * Experience with AWS Security Hub, AWS GuardDuty, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, CNAPP platforms, and vulnerability management tools such as Tenable. * Experience performing cloud security architecture reviews and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) security reviews. * Experience securing Microsoft Entra ID and AWS IAM through conditional access, IAM roles and policies, leastprivilege access, and cross-account access controls. * Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently., * Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. * Minimum of three (3) years of experience in cloud security engineering or cloud security operations. * Hands-on experience securing AWS and Microsoft Azure environments. * Experience with enterprise cloud security tools and DevSecOps practices. * AWS, Azure, CISSP, CCSP, or other relevant cloud security certifications are preferred ## Description * Provide services primarily in support of enterprise cloud security initiatives, including the following: * Secure AWS and Microsoft Azure environments by implementing cloud security best practices. * Monitor and investigate cloud security events using Splunk and cloud-native security tools. * Review, analyze, and remediate CSPM and CIEM findings, including IAM permissions, excessive privileges, and cloud misconfigurations. * Secure Kubernetes (EKS) clusters and Amazon ECS Fargate container workloads. * Implement security controls throughout CI/CD pipelines, including code, dependency, IaC, and secrets scanning. * Perform cloud security architecture reviews, IAM assessments, and Infrastructure-as-Code security reviews. * Utilize AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, CNAPP platforms, and Tenable to identify and mitigate security risks. * Prepare documentation of security findings, remediation recommendations, and technical procedures, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve complex cloud security issues. * Develop technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to other security analysts, as needed. ## Related Videos - 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