Job Description

Symmetrio is actively seeking a Cloud Security Engineer on behalf of our client, a large enterprise organization based in Philadelphia, PA. In this role, you will be a key contributor in securing and optimizing multi-cloud environments across AWS and Azure. You’ll work closely with infrastructure and DevOps teams to design and implement cloud security architecture, embed security into CI/CD pipelines, and ensure compliance with industry frameworks. This is a high-impact role with long-term potential, and ideal for candidates with a strong grasp of cloud-native technologies and a proactive mindset toward modern threat landscapes.

This is a full-time hybrid role based in Philadelphia, with 1–2 days a week onsite. The salary range is $110K to $135K, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud security architecture across AWS and Azure platforms.
• Assess cloud environments for misconfigurations and vulnerabilities using tools like AWS Config, Azure Security Center, or Prisma Cloud.
• Work with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
• Define and enforce cloud security policies, controls, and standards aligned with compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS.
• Evaluate and configure IAM policies, role-based access controls (RBAC), and network security rules for multi-cloud systems.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents in cloud environments using SIEM/SOAR tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel).
• Conduct threat modeling and security risk assessments for cloud-native applications.

Requirements

• 5+ years of cloud security experience, ideally with exposure to both AWS and Azure.

• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, security best practices, and modern deployment pipelines.

• Hands-on experience with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, or equivalents is a plus.

• Comfortable navigating enterprise security challenges including identity/access management, encryption, logging, and container security.

• Able to work independently while collaborating across technical and non-technical teams.

• Professional certifications (nice to have): CCSP, CISSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan (4% match)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Public Holidays)

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