Prairie Consulting Services | Cloud Security Architect/ Lead

Cloud Security Engineer

Long Term Hybrid Contract

Pay range ($80-$90/hr)

Amazing opportunity with our direct client!

Scope of Work

The Cloud Security Engineer will work closely with the Integration Modernization team to design, implement, and monitor security measures across various integration tools. The security engineer will also assist in defining policies and best practices for integrating TIBCO, APIGEE, Kafka, and any future tools.

Key responsibilities include:

Security Assessment and Risk Management:

• Conduct security risk assessments for integration tools (TIBCO, APIGEE, Kafka, etc.)
• Identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in cloud-based architectures.
• Ensure proper encryption and key management protocols are in place.

Architecture and Design:

• Collaborate with solution architects to design secure integration architectures, ensuring proper authentication, authorization, and data protection across the platforms.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate security into DevOps pipelines, CI/CD workflows, and API lifecycle management.

Tool and Platform Security:

• Ensure security configurations of TIBCO, APIGEE, Kafka, and other integration tools are aligned with industry standards and organizational policies.
• Manage security integrations with identity management systems.

Skills and Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have a combination of the following skills and experience:

Technical Skills:

• Cloud Security Expertise: Experience securing cloud-based architectures, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Integration Platforms: Deep knowledge of integration tools such as TIBCO, APIGEE, and Kafka with a focus on security.
• API Security: Expertise in securing APIs using industry-standard protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, etc.).
• Network Security: Knowledge of securing microservices, messaging systems, and network communication in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Experience implementing IAM solutions for integration platforms, including SSO, RBAC, and MFA.
• DevSecOps: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automating security controls within development processes.

Experience:

• 5+ years in cloud security or security engineering, with at least 2 years of direct experience securing integration technologies.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments, particularly in industries where security and compliance are critical.

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