Cloud Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION Insight Global is looking for a Cloud Security Controls Engineer for one of our large financial clients. This person will be responsible for managing cloud security tools and leading end-to-end controls development and pre-production deployments across multi-cloud platforms. They’ll support existing processes to help mature cloud security posture management, work closely with internal cloud security engineering teams to ensure code aligns with security requirements, support end-to-end UAT, and implement code into cloud environments. The role also includes maintaining documentation that accurately reflects the current cloud control environment for review by oversight organizations including Audit, Compliance, Operational Risk, and Regulators. This role will require 5-days/40 hours on-site in Chicago, IL. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • Strong development background in Python, Java, or similar languages with the ability to build solutions from scratch - This is a hands-on coding role. Must be comfortable being hands on! • 5+ years of experience in cloud security across AWS, Azure, or GCP within large enterprise environments • Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and platform deployment using Policy-as-Code (PaC) and CI/CD pipelines • Familiarity with cloud-native security tools and services, including Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub, or Google Cloud Security • Proven ability to configure cloud security services and lead end-to-end UAT testing with stakeholders • Deep understanding of SaaS, IaaS, PaaS models and cloud service adoption strategies • Experience aligning cloud security with frameworks like CIS, NIST, ISO, and tools like CSPM, SSPM, CIEM, CWPP • Ability to build and execute test cases for proof-of-concept evaluations with vendor solutions Knowledge of industry standards from Cloud Security Alliance, ISC2, SANS, and others for securing cloud applications and infrastructure NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • Hands-on experience deploying native cloud security services and the WIZ platform in multi-cloud environments (CNAPP), including POCs and troubleshooting Wiz.io challenges • Experience with container security and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud Foundry • Familiarity with configuration and release management tools used in CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet), especially Horizon Jenkins for Azure and GitHub for AWS • Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automating UAT testing and policy validation • Exposure to security technologies like SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, endpoint protection, and threat intelligence • Understanding of security and privacy frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS, ISO 27001, and MITRE • Strong communication skills for translating technical security details to non-technical audiences and producing documentation • Experience working with oversight organizations (Audit, Compliance, Risk, Regulatory) or within the financial industry Compensation: $70/hr-$80/hr on W2 Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.