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Senior Cloud Security Engineer

TEKsystems
$140,000.00 - $160,000.00 / yr
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jun 04, 2025
ROLE SUMMARY The Sr. Cloud Security Engineer will be a key role in the IT information security team, fully supporting the digital transformation effort and is responsible for supporting the business transformation roadmap while ensuring IT security standards for safeguarding the environment, data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and protecting against security threats. They must ensure security controls are maintained and respond to cybersecurity risks or incidents. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Assessing application security: Responsible for reviewing proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks, recommending mitigation or countermeasures, and resolving integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing infrastructure * Support security strategy: Develop and manage an enterprise-wide security strategy, and communicate performance to key stakeholders * Ensuring compliance and security: Ensure data systems comply with relevant regulations and security standards. Develop measures to protect data privacy and ensure the security of data pipelines and analytics infrastructure * Risk assessment: Lead cybersecurity risk assessments and mitigation efforts, and oversee incident management and response planning * Collaboration and communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, especially within customer experience teams of USG, including IT, data science, and business units of customer experience teams, to mitigate risk. Guide engineering teams in making informed security decisions on infrastructure, systems, and applications design KEY QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills * 7+ years experience in information security and risk management * In-depth knowledge of IT security frameworks and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR * Understanding CASB, CSPM and CWPP tools; knowledge of cloud security frameworks, standards and best practices; and working with cloud IAM and IaaS, PaaS and SaaS native security capabilities. Understand how business architecture affects cloud security, and manage relationships with business teams using cloud so that you can plan for upcoming requirements. * Deep understanding of API security principles, technologies, and best practices. (e.g. OAuth, OpenID, REST, SOAP, GraphQL) Define and execute the product vision and strategy for API security, aligning with our business goals and customer needs. Document and evangelize secure API design patterns. * Must be proficient in one or more scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc. * Proficiency in security tools and products, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and vulnerability scanning * Ability to translate technical security risks into clear, concise, nontechnical terms * Excellent problem-solving skills to address security challenges * Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including IT, data science, and business units of customer experience teams * Excellent technical documentation and reporting skills * Strong ethical standards and integrity Preferred Skills * Knowledge of machine learning in anomaly identification and user behavior analytics * Experience with security standards for cloud applications including in the implementation of digital solutions * Experience with network security design and implementation, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment tools * Experience in overseeing or implementing automation in security engineering Education - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field - Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Skills Security, Cloud, Azure, Security architecture Top Skills Details Security,Cloud,Azure,Security architecture Additional Skills & Qualifications Security Experience Level Expert Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $160000.00/yr. https://www.usg.com/content/dam/USG_Marketing_Communications/united_states/product_promotional_materials/finished_assets/usg-benefits-guide-2025-en.pdf Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2025. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.