Cloud Security Engineer

Description

Our Transportation client is looking for a Mid- Sr. level engineer to help them execute on their AWS Cloud Security journey. These team members will be joining the client's Security Insights team to help them deliver on their initiatives. This work is using some of the newest Cybersecurity AWS components as well as working with some innovative technologies.

Skills

AWS cloud Engineering, Cybersecurity experience, AWS security Platform, Security, Cloud, Aws, Information security, Cyber security

Top Skills Details

AWS cloud Engineering, Cybersecurity experience, AWS security Platform

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Security Lake and Data Lake experience is highly desired.

Required :

• AWS Cloud Engineering experience
• Cloud Security working knowledge
• Cybersecurity working knowledge
• Working knowledge of OWASP
• Understands cloud-based platform architecture and how it differs from on-prem solutions
• AWS Security platform / components
• Secure SLDC experience by means of CI / CD pipelines
• Agile methodology experience
• Python experience
• High attention to detail, especially in documenting work
• Self-motivated and dedicated to follow-through

Nice to have :

Detailed Description

Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation.

Practical understanding of securing cloud-native applications and infrastructure, including identity and access management, encryption, network security, and threat detection in AWS.

Solid grasp of core cybersecurity principles including defense-in-depth, least privilege, and secure authentication / authorization mechanisms.

Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies, especially in the context of cloud-native and containerized applications.

Working knowledge of regulatory and industry standards such as NIST 800-53, PCI-DSS, SOX, and how they apply to cloud environments.

Ability to articulate differences between cloud-native and traditional on-premises architectures, including scalability, security, and operational models.

Experience using AWS-native security tools such as IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Config, CloudTrail, and WAF to secure workloads.

Demonstrated experience integrating security tooling (e.g., SAST, SCA, IaC scanning) into CI / CD workflows (i.e. GitLab Pipelines, GitHub Actions, etc.)

Working knowledge of Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools such as Wiz, Orca, Prisma Cloud, or AWS-native equivalents, with experience in integrating and operationalizing them in cloud environments.

Experience working in Agile teams, participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and iterative development cycles.

Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, JavaScript, Go) for automation, tooling integration, and pipeline customization.

Strong documentation skills with a focus on clarity, reproducibility, and auditability of security controls and engineering work.

Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision.

Familiarity with change management processes in cloud environments, including documenting, reviewing, and implementing changes in accordance with organizational policies and compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

Experience with AWS Identity Center, Security Hub, Secrets Manager, KMS, Certificate Manager, and Inspector for centralized security management and threat detection.

Familiarity with analyzing logs from AWS CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, and other sources to investigate security events and vulnerabilities.

Applied experience in automating security workflows and orchestrating responses using tools like AWS Lambda, Step Functions, or third-party platforms.

Hands-on experience implementing controls to meet compliance requirements and participating in audits or assessments.

Experience integrating security alerts or vulnerability data into ServiceNow for ticketing and workflow automation.

Understanding of Configuration Management Databases and experience integrating cloud asset data into CMDB systems for visibility and governance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2025.

h4>

About TEKsystems :

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.