Cloud Security Risk & Remediation Engineer

Job summary

The role involves leading cloud vulnerability management and driving remediation efforts across Azure and AWS environments. You will act as a bridge between security, engineering, and architecture teams to mature cloud security governance and reduce organizational risk.

Job details

Job#: 3052465 Job Description: Position Overview Our Top 5 Bank client is seeking a Cloud Security Risk & Remediation Engineer to help strengthen and mature enterprise cloud security practices across Azure and AWS environments. This role combines vulnerability remediation, security exception management, cloud security governance, and engineering partnership responsibilities into a single function focused on reducing organizational risk. The successful candidate will serve as a bridge between Security, Cloud Engineering, Architecture, and Development teams, driving the identification, assessment, remediation, and governance of cloud security risks. This individual must be comfortable operating in a highly collaborative environment while also independently creating processes, influencing stakeholders, and driving outcomes. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in an environment where they can help build and mature security processes rather than simply maintain existing programs. Key Responsibilities Lead cloud vulnerability management activities utilizing Wiz and related security platforms. Analyze vulnerabilities across cloud infrastructure, containers, applications, runtime environments, and cloud-native services. Prioritize findings based on risk, business impact, exploitability, and organizational standards. Partner with Cloud Engineering, Security, Architecture, and Development teams to drive remediation efforts. Facilitate security exception reviews and risk acceptance processes. Track remediation progress and provide visibility into organizational risk reduction efforts. Help define and mature cloud security governance processes and standards. Conduct technical risk assessments and communicate findings to technical and business stakeholders. Influence engineering teams and stakeholders to drive security improvements and remediation outcomes. Assist with development and enhancement of cloud security processes, workflows, and reporting. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Management, DevSecOps, or Infrastructure Security. Hands-on experience with Wiz or a comparable Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) platform. Experience conducting technical risk assessments and vulnerability analysis. Strong understanding of cloud security principles across Azure and AWS. Experience working with engineering and infrastructure teams to drive remediation activities. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud governance, security exception management, and risk management programs. Familiarity with container and cloud-native security concepts. Experience building or maturing security programs and processes. Experience working within large enterprise or regulated environments. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a security professional who combines strong cloud security expertise with the ability to influence engineers, architects, and business stakeholders. They are comfortable identifying risk, driving remediation efforts, and helping build scalable security processes that improve the organization's overall cloud security posture. EEO Employer Everforth Apex Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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What you’ll do

The role involves leading cloud vulnerability management and driving remediation efforts across Azure and AWS environments. You will act as a bridge between security, engineering, and architecture teams to mature cloud security governance and reduce organizational risk.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in cloud security, vulnerability management, or security engineering. Proficiency with CSPM platforms like Wiz and strong communication skills are essential for influencing stakeholders and driving security improvements.

Benefits

• On-demand training program • Certification prep • Technical and leadership courses • Certification discounts • Comprehensive benefits package

Listed skills

• Microsoft Azure · Preferred
• Amazon Web Services · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cloud security
• Vulnerability management
• Azure
• AWS
• Wiz
• CSPM
• Security governance
• Risk assessment
• DevSecOps
• Infrastructure security
• Stakeholder management
• Container security
• Cloud-native security
• Remediation
• Security engineering

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Technology
• Engineering
• Software
• Consulting