Request ID: 111782-1
Title: Cloud Security Engineer
Locations: San Antonio, TX
Duration: 06+ Months with Possible Extension.
Pay Range: $40-$45/Hour on W2/C2C (All inclusive)
We are seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer with strong expertise in AWS EKS, Kubernetes Security, Python Automation, PowerShell, and DevSecOps practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for securing cloud-native environments, implementing security controls across Kubernetes platforms, automating security operations, and integrating security testing throughout CI/CD pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Secure and harden AWS EKS clusters and worker nodes against cyber threats and unauthorized access.
- Implement and enforce Kubernetes security controls including RBAC, Network Policies, and Pod Security Standards.
- Conduct cloud security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with security best practices.
- Develop Python scripts for security automation, threat hunting, log analysis, and cloud resource auditing.
- Create PowerShell scripts for Windows server hardening, security validation, and incident response automation.
- Develop API-based integrations to aggregate and analyze security telemetry across cloud services.
- Manage secure source control practices using Git, including branch protection and repository security.
- Integrate SAST, DAST, container image scanning, and vulnerability management into CI/CD pipelines.
- Implement secrets management and secure credential handling within deployment pipelines.
- Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud Engineering, and Security teams to improve overall cloud security posture.
Required Skills
- AWS EKS
- Kubernetes Security
- Python
- PowerShell
- Git
- GitLab CI/CD
- Jenkins
- CircleCI
- DevSecOps
- Container Security
- Security Automation
Preferred Skills
- AWS Networking (VPC, Security Groups, NACLs)
- AWS Lambda
- AWS IAM
- Docker
- Terraform
- Security Monitoring & Compliance
Experience Required
- 6 to 8 years of overall IT experience
- Strong experience with AWS EKS and Kubernetes Security
- Hands-on experience with Python and PowerShell scripting
- Experience securing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and CircleCI
- Experience implementing DevSecOps and Cloud Security best practices