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Walker Elliott

Sr. Cloud Security Engineer

Walker Elliott, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Senior Cloud Security Engineer - Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking a

hands-on Senior Cloud Security Engineer

to strengthen the security of their systems, data, and infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments. This role is ideal for someone with strong expertise in

Azure security, data protection, IAM, and DevSecOps

who enjoys solving complex security challenges in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead security efforts across Azure and on-prem systems, ensuring compliance with NIST, SOC 2, and CIS standards.

• Design and enforce

identity & access management

(Azure AD/Entra ID, RBAC, PIM).

• Implement

data protection controls

including encryption, DLP, and governance.

• Secure cloud workloads (VMs, containers, serverless) with WAFs, firewalls, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

• Integrate security into

CI/CD pipelines

and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep).

• Monitor, detect, and respond to threats using SIEM/XDR tools (Sentinel, Defender).

• Support audits, risk assessments, and continuous security posture improvements.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in cloud or security engineering.

• Strong background in

Azure, Microsoft 365, IAM, and cloud-native security tools .

• Hands-on experience with

Palo Alto,

WAFs, firewalls, and security automation .

• Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash).

• Knowledge of frameworks like

NIST, SOC 2, CIS

and secure coding practices.

Additional Details:

• Candidates must be local to the Houston, TX area.

• Hybrid work schedule with required onsite presence.

• Excellent opportunity to make an impact securing modern, cloud-first environments.

Do not apply unless you are authorized to work in the United States for any employer as client company cannot sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

Walker Elliott is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information, please email your resume to resumes@walker-elliott.com or apply online.