What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Security Engineer - Senior position at Apex Systems?
Job#: 3044051
Job Description:
Cloud Security Automation Engineer
Location: Work-from-Home
Length: 12 month Assignment
Pay Range: $90 - $95/hour W2
Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Automation Engineer to design, build, and operate AI-driven automation and agent-based systems for cloud and information security operations. This role focuses on developing production-grade services that ingest, analyze, and act on security data across cloud environments and security platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong Python engineering skills, deep cloud experience, and a practical understanding of security operations to deliver scalable, reliable automation.
Design and develop cloud security automation and AI agents using Python and Terraform.
Build and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines from security platforms, including:
o Cloud security posture and configuration tools (e.g., Wiz).
o Endpoint and threat detection platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike).
o SOC tools, alerting systems, and security event sources.
Implement agent workflows using Azure Foundry, AWS Bedrock, Claude Agent SDK, Claude Code, and Agent Core.
Integrate automation and agents into an Agent365 control plane.
Develop logic to support vulnerability detection, prioritization, and remediation workflows.
Deploy, scale, and monitor automation services using AWS-native services.
Integrate and process security data from Microsoft Azure environments as required.
Write clean, testable, and maintainable Python code suitable for production environments.
Use AI-assisted coding tools responsibly within established SDLC and security best practices.
Collaborate with security, platform, and product teams to translate security requirements into automated solutions.
Design, deploy, and integrate MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers to provide secure, structured access to external tools, APIs, and security systems.
Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with AWS, including deploying and operating backend services.
Familiarity with cloud security concepts, such as:
o Vulnerability management.
o Cloud security posture management (CSPM).
o Threat detection and incident response.
Experience integrating with third-party APIs and data collectors and MCP services.
Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including:
o Version control (Git)
o Code reviews
o Testing and CI/CD
o Secure coding practices
Education: Bachelor's Degree is required for this position.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
Job Description:
Cloud Security Automation Engineer
Location: Work-from-Home
Length: 12 month Assignment
Pay Range: $90 - $95/hour W2
Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Automation Engineer to design, build, and operate AI-driven automation and agent-based systems for cloud and information security operations. This role focuses on developing production-grade services that ingest, analyze, and act on security data across cloud environments and security platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong Python engineering skills, deep cloud experience, and a practical understanding of security operations to deliver scalable, reliable automation.
Design and develop cloud security automation and AI agents using Python and Terraform.
Build and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines from security platforms, including:
o Cloud security posture and configuration tools (e.g., Wiz).
o Endpoint and threat detection platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike).
o SOC tools, alerting systems, and security event sources.
Implement agent workflows using Azure Foundry, AWS Bedrock, Claude Agent SDK, Claude Code, and Agent Core.
Integrate automation and agents into an Agent365 control plane.
Develop logic to support vulnerability detection, prioritization, and remediation workflows.
Deploy, scale, and monitor automation services using AWS-native services.
Integrate and process security data from Microsoft Azure environments as required.
Write clean, testable, and maintainable Python code suitable for production environments.
Use AI-assisted coding tools responsibly within established SDLC and security best practices.
Collaborate with security, platform, and product teams to translate security requirements into automated solutions.
Design, deploy, and integrate MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers to provide secure, structured access to external tools, APIs, and security systems.
Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with AWS, including deploying and operating backend services.
Familiarity with cloud security concepts, such as:
o Vulnerability management.
o Cloud security posture management (CSPM).
o Threat detection and incident response.
Experience integrating with third-party APIs and data collectors and MCP services.
Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including:
o Version control (Git)
o Code reviews
o Testing and CI/CD
o Secure coding practices
Education: Bachelor's Degree is required for this position.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
Salary : $90 - $95