Cloud Security Engineer

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