Sr. Cybersecurity Cloud Engineer

Title: Sr. Cybersecurity Cloud Engineer

Location: Irving, TX (75039) / Onsite

Employment Type: Fulltime Direct Hire (No C2C or sponsorship)

Job Description:

Talent Groups is seeking a Sr. Cybersecurity Cloud Engineer to join our client’s growing cybersecurity team. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain cloud and hybrid security solutions that protect enterprise networks, assets, and users. You’ll work across Azure and AWS environments, build cloud security guardrails, create Splunk queries and alerts, tune detection systems, and collaborate closely with senior leadership and other cybersecurity teams. This role requires both technical expertise and the ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineer, deploy, and manage enterprise security tools including DLP, HIPS, SIEM, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Email Gateways, Certificate Management, SSL/TLS encryption/decryption, Identity Management, Cloud Security, and Database Security.
• Build and tune security guardrails in Azure and AWS environments.
• Develop Splunk queries, alerts, and policies to detect and respond to threats.
• Collaborate with DevOps, cloud engineering, and incident response teams to enhance security posture.
• Participate in risk assessments and security incident investigations.
• Recommend, evaluate, and implement new security tools and processes.
• Maintain documentation, standards, and technical requirements.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of cloud experience (Azure and/or AWS).
• Advanced knowledge of networking concepts, application protocols, and hybrid/cloud environments.
• Strong expertise in cloud security design, architecture, and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, Agile, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python, Go, Ruby, etc.).
• Familiarity with frameworks like NIST CSF or ISO 27001.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to executives.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCNP-Security, GIAC, CEH, CPTS are a plus.

Talent Groups is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.