Cloud Information Security Engineer

This Cloud Security Engineer role at Kforce in Fort Lauderdale, FL, involves ensuring the secure operation of cloud infrastructure, platforms, and applications. The ideal candidate will design and implement security strategies across cloud-based and hybrid environments, proactively mitigate threats, and support compliance initiatives. Key responsibilities include designing and maintaining secure cloud environments, leading proactive security controls, monitoring and responding to incidents, developing security standards, and supporting disaster recovery. The role requires strong knowledge of cloud security technologies and compliance standards.

Must Have

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud environments across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.
• Lead proactive security controls to prevent external threats.
• Monitor and respond to cloud security incidents; Perform digital forensics and root cause analysis.
• Develop and enforce cloud security standards.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning for cloud environments.
• Conduct audits and deliver metrics to measure and improve security posture.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
• Participate in incident response activities.
• 5+ years of Cybersecurity experience, including 3+ years in cloud architecture and operations (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Strong knowledge of cloud security technologies: IAM, encryption, PKI, threat detection, CI/CD, and automation.
• Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management and SaaS security frameworks.
• Familiarity with compliance standards (PCI, GDPR, NIST, ISO27000).

Good to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Industry certifications such as CCSK, CCSP, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Experience writing formal security assessments and reports.
• Background in data protection, privacy management, and incident response.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)
• Paid sick leave (for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project)

Summary:

This role is responsible for ensuring the secure operation of cloud infrastructure, platforms, and applications. The ideal candidate will design and implement security strategies across cloud-based and hybrid environments, proactively mitigate threats, and support compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud environments across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms
• Lead proactive security controls to prevent external threats and provide leadership updates on advanced security risks
• Monitor and respond to cloud security incidents; Perform digital forensics and root cause analysis
• Develop and enforce cloud security standards in collaboration with Engineering and Application Development teams
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning for cloud environments
• Conduct audits and deliver metrics to measure and improve security posture
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices
• Participate in incident response activities and other security-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Cybersecurity experience, including 3+ years in cloud architecture and operations (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Strong knowledge of cloud security technologies: IAM, encryption, PKI, threat detection, CI/CD, and automation
• Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management and SaaS security frameworks
• Familiarity with compliance standards (PCI, GDPR, NIST, ISO27000)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; ability to influence stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and leadership abilities; adept at managing multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
• Industry certifications such as CCSK, CCSP, CISSP, or equivalent
• Experience writing formal security assessments and reports
• Background in data protection, privacy management, and incident response

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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