Blue Star Partners, LLC
Cloud & Endpoint Security Engineer (Contract to Hre)
Blue Star Partners, LLC, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Job Title:
Cloud & Endpoint Security Engineer Location:
Columbus, OH (Hybrid: Onsite Tues–Thurs, Remote Mon & Fri)
Contract Duration:
10/06/2025 to 04/03/2026 (Contract to Hire) Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST Pay Rate:
$60–$80/hour Employment Type:
W-2 Contract Citizenship Requirement:
U.S. Citizens Only (No visa sponsorships)
Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled
Cloud & Endpoint Security Engineer
to join the cybersecurity team supporting the protection of enterprise cloud environments and endpoint infrastructure. This hybrid role is based in
Columbus, OH , with
onsite work required Tuesday through Thursday
and remote work on Mondays and Fridays. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with cloud security tooling (across AWS, Azure, GCP), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and a strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as
NIST, MITRE, and ISO 27001 . You’ll collaborate closely with DevOps, patching teams, data governance, and incident response to implement and refine scalable security controls.
Key Responsibilities: Configure and tune
cloud security tools
to detect, prevent, and report threats Collaborate with
incident response teams
to enhance logging and alert capabilities Coordinate with
DevOps and patching teams
to remediate misconfigurations and vulnerabilities Integrate tools with cloud infrastructure and endpoints to strengthen security posture Support the development and implementation of organizational security strategies aligned with NIST and other best practices Assist in developing and maintaining
secure access protocols
and
incident response plans Stay current with emerging threats and technologies and proactively recommend improvements to the cloud and endpoint security architecture Contribute to automation and reporting tasks related to cloud and endpoint protection Participate in risk assessments and provide input into control implementations
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field – or equivalent work experience 3+ years
of experience in
cybersecurity , cloud security, or working in a
Security Operations Center (SOC) 3+ years
of hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as
Azure, AWS, or GCP
(IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS) 3+ years
of experience with
EDR solutions ,
CSPM , or
cloud posture management
tools Solid understanding of
cybersecurity frameworks
such as
NIST 800-171 ,
MITRE ATT&CK , or
ISO 27001
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with
Prisma Cloud
or similar
CSPM/CNAPP
tools Familiarity with scripting or automation using
Python, PowerShell, or Bash Industry certifications such as
Security+ ,
CCSP ,
GIAC , or similar Strong analytical skills, including problem-solving, root cause analysis, and process development
Cloud & Endpoint Security Engineer Location:
Columbus, OH (Hybrid: Onsite Tues–Thurs, Remote Mon & Fri)
Contract Duration:
10/06/2025 to 04/03/2026 (Contract to Hire) Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST Pay Rate:
$60–$80/hour Employment Type:
W-2 Contract Citizenship Requirement:
U.S. Citizens Only (No visa sponsorships)
Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled
Cloud & Endpoint Security Engineer
to join the cybersecurity team supporting the protection of enterprise cloud environments and endpoint infrastructure. This hybrid role is based in
Columbus, OH , with
onsite work required Tuesday through Thursday
and remote work on Mondays and Fridays. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with cloud security tooling (across AWS, Azure, GCP), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and a strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as
NIST, MITRE, and ISO 27001 . You’ll collaborate closely with DevOps, patching teams, data governance, and incident response to implement and refine scalable security controls.
Key Responsibilities: Configure and tune
cloud security tools
to detect, prevent, and report threats Collaborate with
incident response teams
to enhance logging and alert capabilities Coordinate with
DevOps and patching teams
to remediate misconfigurations and vulnerabilities Integrate tools with cloud infrastructure and endpoints to strengthen security posture Support the development and implementation of organizational security strategies aligned with NIST and other best practices Assist in developing and maintaining
secure access protocols
and
incident response plans Stay current with emerging threats and technologies and proactively recommend improvements to the cloud and endpoint security architecture Contribute to automation and reporting tasks related to cloud and endpoint protection Participate in risk assessments and provide input into control implementations
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field – or equivalent work experience 3+ years
of experience in
cybersecurity , cloud security, or working in a
Security Operations Center (SOC) 3+ years
of hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as
Azure, AWS, or GCP
(IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS) 3+ years
of experience with
EDR solutions ,
CSPM , or
cloud posture management
tools Solid understanding of
cybersecurity frameworks
such as
NIST 800-171 ,
MITRE ATT&CK , or
ISO 27001
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with
Prisma Cloud
or similar
CSPM/CNAPP
tools Familiarity with scripting or automation using
Python, PowerShell, or Bash Industry certifications such as
Security+ ,
CCSP ,
GIAC , or similar Strong analytical skills, including problem-solving, root cause analysis, and process development