Kanak Elite Services
W2 only :: Hybrid :: Senior Cloud Security Engineer :: Columbia, South Carolina
Kanak Elite Services, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
W2 only :: Hybrid :: Senior Cloud Security Engineer :: Columbia, South Carolina :: 12 months
Job Title: Senior Cloud Security Engineer (Consultant)
Location: Hybrid – 3 days remote, 2 days onsite in Columbia, South Carolina (local candidates preferred; relocation from GA/NC considered at own expense)
Duration: 12 months (with possible extension)
Interview Process: 1 virtual round
Employment Type: W2
Contact: Amit Kumar, Sr. Technical Recruiter, Kanak-IT INC. – Amitkumar@kanakits.com
Job Description Our client is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and secure large-scale cloud infrastructure and applications. This is a hands‑on engineering role (not development) requiring deep expertise in AWS, Azure, and Palo Alto firewalls.
Required Skills & Qualifications
5–10 years in Information Security & Engineering
5+ years with firewalls in AWS and Azure
5+ years with Palo Alto firewalls (VM-series in cloud)
Strong cloud security design, operations, and automation experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
AWS or Azure certification (required)
Preferred Skills & Certifications
Prisma Cloud, Forescout, Cisco Umbrella, F5 Load Balancer/Firewall
Certifications: CISSP, Microsoft SC‑100 Cybersecurity Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer, PCNSA, PCNSE
Responsibilities
Design and deploy secure, highly available cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure)
Configure and maintain Palo Alto VM-series firewalls in cloud environments
Automate cloud security operations and build accelerators
Support SIEM, SOAR, and XDR technologies with Security Operations teams
Ensure compliance with frameworks (NIST, HIPAA, PCI, SOX, CMMC, etc.)
Implement zero‑trust cloud security models
Document security tools, configurations, and incident reports
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Other
Industries Software Development
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Location: Hybrid – 3 days remote, 2 days onsite in Columbia, South Carolina (local candidates preferred; relocation from GA/NC considered at own expense)
Duration: 12 months (with possible extension)
Interview Process: 1 virtual round
Employment Type: W2
Contact: Amit Kumar, Sr. Technical Recruiter, Kanak-IT INC. – Amitkumar@kanakits.com
Job Description Our client is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and secure large-scale cloud infrastructure and applications. This is a hands‑on engineering role (not development) requiring deep expertise in AWS, Azure, and Palo Alto firewalls.
Required Skills & Qualifications
5–10 years in Information Security & Engineering
5+ years with firewalls in AWS and Azure
5+ years with Palo Alto firewalls (VM-series in cloud)
Strong cloud security design, operations, and automation experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
AWS or Azure certification (required)
Preferred Skills & Certifications
Prisma Cloud, Forescout, Cisco Umbrella, F5 Load Balancer/Firewall
Certifications: CISSP, Microsoft SC‑100 Cybersecurity Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer, PCNSA, PCNSE
Responsibilities
Design and deploy secure, highly available cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure)
Configure and maintain Palo Alto VM-series firewalls in cloud environments
Automate cloud security operations and build accelerators
Support SIEM, SOAR, and XDR technologies with Security Operations teams
Ensure compliance with frameworks (NIST, HIPAA, PCI, SOX, CMMC, etc.)
Implement zero‑trust cloud security models
Document security tools, configurations, and incident reports
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Other
Industries Software Development
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