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Cloud Security Engineer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc
Richmond, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026
Immediate need for a talented Cloud Security Engineer.This is a 12 Months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Richmond, VA USA (Onsite)Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job Diva ID: 25-95757

Pay Range: $80 - $84/hour.   Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
 

Key  Responsibilities:

  • Wiz Platform Deployment & Ownership
  • CSPM, CWPP, CI/CD Integration & Remediation
  • Alerting, Monitoring & Incident Response Integration
  • Remediation, Ownership & Continuous Improvement
  • Cloud Security Engineering & Architecture playbook creation.
  • Leadership, Strategy & Governance
  • Develop and maintain the technical IT/cyber capabilities including all phases of the software development lifecycle and software stack which includes threat modeling of application designs, static application security testing (SAST), software composition analysis (SCA), dynamic application security testing (DAST), and penetration testing.
  • Lead efforts related to designing, planning, enhancing, and testing all Cloud cybersecurity technologies used throughout the enterprise including base-lining current systems, trend analysis, and capacity planning as required for future systems requirements and new technologies.
  • Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan the use of new Cloud information security technologies, or modifications to existing equipment and systems that will provide capability for proposed project or workload, efficient operation and effective use of allotted resources
  • Lead the implementation of new Cloud security technologies or integration of existing technologies including initial configuration, installation, change management, and operational handoff
  • Use sophisticated analytical thought through models, testing, and experience to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.
  • Responsible for technical support of Cloud security technologies providing expert problem analysis and resolution in a timely manner.
  • Creation of CI/CD automation leveraging Terraform for Cloud Security Services and Modules
  • Leads teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and complexity.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

  • Key Skills; Cloud Security, AWS/Azure/GCP, Wiz platform
  • Bachelor’s degree and eight years of experience in systems engineering or administration or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Deep specialized and/or broad functional knowledge in applied enterprise information security technologies including but not limited to firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, network operating systems, identity management, database activity monitoring, encryption, content filtering, and Mainframe security
  • Previous experience in leading complex IT projects
  • 10 years Cloud Security experience
  • 6 years securing AWS/Azure/GCP
  • Deep expertise in Wiz platform
  • Strong experience with CSPM, CWPP, CI/CD security
  • Strong automation and scripting background
  • Experience in Global 100 or Fortune 50 environments
  • Wiz Architect/Practitioner certifications
  • AWS/Azure/GCP security certifications
  • Banking or financial services experience.
  • Other security certifications (e.g. CCNA Security, GSEC, GCED, GPPA, etc.)
  • Other technical Certifications (e.g. CCNA, RHCE, MCSE, etc.)
  • Certification in Information Security Management (e.g. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)), or related security certification(s)
Our client is a leading Banking Industry , and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration
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