Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer | Contract | Dallas–Fort Worth | Hybrid 6-Month Contract | Immediate Start | High Probability of Extension I'm currently partnering with a fast-growing SaaS company that's expanding its cloud security team as part of a significant investment in its cloud infrastructure. We're looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to help secure and strengthen a modern cloud-native environment supporting enterprise customers across North America. Key Responsibilities Design, implement and maintain cloud security controls across AWS and Azure. Strengthen IAM, access management and least-privilege policies. Secure Kubernetes and containerised environments. Support vulnerability management and incident response activities. Partner with Platform, DevOps and Engineering teams to embed security best practices. Drive cloud security governance, compliance and risk management initiatives. Required Skills Strong experience securing AWS and/or Azure environments. IAM, RBAC and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Kubernetes and container security. Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools. Cloud networking and security architecture. SIEM, vulnerability management and cloud security tooling. Solid understanding of Zero Trust security principles. Contract Details Location: Dallas–Fort Worth (Hybrid) Contract Length: Initial 6-month contract Start Date: ASAP Rate: Competitive hourly rate (DOE) If you're an experienced Cloud Security Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, I'd be happy to arrange a confidential discussion. Please apply directly or send me a direct message with your résumé. Equal Opportunity Employer NRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #CloudSecurity #CyberSecurity #AWS #Azure #Kubernetes #Terraform #IAM #ZeroTrust #DallasJobs #DFWTech #ContractJobs