Senior Cloud Security Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About TURNBRIDGE
TURNBRIDGE delivers precision-driven technology solutions and talent strategies that help organizations scale, innovate, and secure their business-critical environments. We connect exceptional technical professionals with impactful opportunities where they can drive meaningful results through expertise, collaboration, and innovation.
Our focus is simple: quality over quantity, accelerated outcomes, and long-term success for both our clients and consultants.
Role Overview
TURNBRIDGE is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security architecture across complex multi-cloud environments. This individual will serve as a cloud security subject matter expert, building cloud-native security solutions, driving strategic security initiatives, and partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance the organization's overall security posture.
This role is ideal for a hands-on security engineer who combines deep cloud security expertise with strong software engineering skills and a passion for automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and enhance security controls across major cloud platforms including Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Design and develop cloud-native security solutions, automation tools, and security frameworks that improve scalability and operational effectiveness.
- Lead cloud security projects from planning through execution, ensuring proper documentation of architecture, standards, and security improvements.
- Manage and optimize the organization's Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) to support cloud security objectives.
- Assess cloud security risks and provide remediation guidance to strengthen the security posture of cloud environments.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, engineering, operations, and leadership teams to drive security initiatives and deliver successful outcomes.
- Research emerging cloud security technologies, threats, and best practices, translating findings into actionable recommendations.
- Establish and improve cloud security standards, policies, and architectural guidance across the enterprise.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for cloud platform security and secure cloud architecture.
Required Skills & Experience
- 7+ years of overall IT experience.
- 5+ years of information security experience.
- 4+ years of hands-on cloud security experience within enterprise environments.
- Demonstrated expertise designing and implementing security architecture across multiple cloud providers.
- Strong experience securing Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud environments.
- Proven software development and coding experience with the ability to build security solutions from the ground up.
- 3+ years of experience developing scripts and automation using Python, Go, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages.
- Experience identifying, assessing, and remediating security vulnerabilities in cloud-based systems.
- Strong knowledge of cloud networking, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, secrets management, and secure configuration practices.
- Experience driving projects across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.
- Ability to document technical designs, security architecture decisions, and executive-facing security reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot complex security challenges.
- Experience handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
- Ability to successfully pass a U.S. federal government background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- CISSP certification.
- Cloud security certifications such as:
- Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
- Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
- AWS Certified Security Specialty
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Security Certification
- Additional security certifications including CEH, CHFI, SSCP, or Security+.
- Experience with container platforms and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with cloud-native container services such as ECS, GKE, AKS, or similar technologies.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Policy as Code solutions including Terraform, CloudFormation, Open Policy Agent (OPA), or comparable tools.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and ISO 27001.
What Will Make You Successful
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across teams.
- Strong organizational and project planning capabilities.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging cloud technologies and security innovations.
- Passion for fostering a security-first culture.
Work Environment
This position is based in Atlanta, GA and follows a hybrid schedule requiring three days onsite per week.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Travel Requirement: Up to 5%
Why TURNBRIDGE?
- Work on enterprise-scale cloud security initiatives.
- Collaborate with highly skilled engineering and security teams.
- Influence cloud security strategy and architecture across modern environments.
- Grow your technical expertise through challenging and impactful work.
- Join a company committed to quality, innovation, and long-term success.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help secure the next generation of cloud platforms and services.