Cloud Security Engineer

Role: Cloud Security Engineer Location/ Work Mode: Seattle, WA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite) Duration: 6 months, subject to extension Employment Type: Contract on W2 Job Description: Architect and implement Confidential VM workloads on Azure/AWS/GCP. Secure Kubernetes clusters using OPA, Gatekeeper, and service mesh policies. Integrate HSM (Hardware Security Module) for key management. Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for cloud-native apps. Collaborate with DevSecOps to ensure end-to-end pipeline security. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years in Cloud Security (Azure/AWS/GCP). Hands-on with Confidential Computing (Azure SEV-SNP, AWS Nitro Enclaves, GCP Confidential VMs). Deep expertise in Kubernetes Security (RBAC, Pod Security Policies). Familiarity with service mesh security (Istio, Linkerd, Envoy). Strong background in Linux kernel security and container hardening. Certifications Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Thanks, Joy Email:joy@iconicka.com