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Senior Cloud Security Engineer (Consultant)

Senior Cloud Security Engineer (Consultant)

COREHIREColumbia, SC, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Senior Cloud Security Engineer (Consultant)

Location : Hybrid – 3 days remote, 2 days onsite in Columbia, South Carolina (local candidates preferred; relocation from GA / NC considered at own expense)

Duration : 12 months (with possible extension)

Interview Process : 1 virtual round

Our client is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and secure large-scale cloud infrastructure and applications. This is a hands-on engineering role (not development) requiring deep expertise in AWS, Azure, and Palo Alto firewalls.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 5–10 years in Information Security & Engineering
  • 5+ years with firewalls in AWS and Azure
  • 5+ years with Palo Alto firewalls (VM-series in cloud)
  • Strong cloud security design, operations, and automation experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • AWS or Azure certification (required)

Preferred Skills & Certifications

  • Prisma Cloud, Forescout, Cisco Umbrella, F5 Load Balancer / Firewall
  • Certifications : CISSP, Microsoft SC-100 Cybersecurity Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer, PCNSA, PCNSE
  • Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy secure, highly available cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure)
  • Configure and maintain Palo Alto VM-series firewalls in cloud environments
  • Automate cloud security operations and build accelerators
  • Support SIEM, SOAR, and XDR technologies with Security Operations teams
  • Ensure compliance with frameworks (NIST, HIPAA, PCI, SOX, CMMC, etc.)
  • Implement zero-trust cloud security models
  • Document security tools, configurations, and incident reports
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