Responsibilities
Kforce is hiring a proactive and technically adept Cloud Compliance Engineer to ensure our Azure cloud environment remains secure and compliant. The ideal candidate possesses a blend of cloud security, compliance, and coding expertise to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities:
- Risk Assessment & Remediation: Utilize tools like Wiz to identify and prioritize security vulnerabilities; Collaborate with application teams to understand and resolve security issues, fostering a culture of shared responsibility; Partner with cloud operations to implement robust preventive controls and guardrails, minimizing risk exposure
- Guardrails & Blueprints: Actively participate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud service blueprints and guardrails;Ensure cloud services are provisioned and configured securely by default, enabling teams to innovate with confidence
- Audit & Compliance: Efficiently respond to audit requests, gathering and presenting evidence of compliance in a clear and concise manner
- Cross-Cloud Collaboration: Contribute to the development and implementation of cloud security best practices across both Azure and AWS, fostering a unified approach
- Policy & Procedure Development: Create, review, and update cloud security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring they align with evolving industry best practices and regulatory requirements; Help translate complex compliance requirements into actionable guidelines for technical and non-technical teams
- Metrics & Reporting: Track and report on key compliance metrics, providing valuable insights to management and stakeholders
- Incident Response: Participate in cloud security incident response and investigation, ensuring compliance is maintained throughout the process; Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent future incidents
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in a cybersecurity, compliance, or cloud operations role, with hands-on experience in Azure
- Deep understanding of Azure cloud security and compliance best practices
- Proficiency with cloud security tools and technologies (e.g., Wiz, Azure Security Center)
- Experience with scripting or coding (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and efficiency
- Knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and their implications for cloud environments
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, enabling you to identify and address complex compliance challenges
- Self-motivated and able to work independently, while also thriving in a team environment
- A passion for continuous learning and staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving cloud security landscape
Preferred Qualifications
- Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Security Engineer Associate)
- Experience with AWS cloud security
- Experience in a large enterprise environment
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.