Cloud Security Principal Engineer

1 day ago

Philadelphia, PA, United States RX2 Solutions Full time
TITLE: Cloud Security Principal Engineer
TYPE: Contract to Hire
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA
ONSITE/REMOTE/HYBRID: Hybrid, 80% remote
START DATE: December 2025/January 2026

We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Security Principal Engineer to lead the design, engineering, and governance of security controls across a modern multi-cloud environment. This role serves as a senior technical expert responsible for guiding cloud security strategy, advancing enterprise security capabilities, and ensuring alignment with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep technical proficiency, strong architectural insight, and the ability to collaborate across teams to elevate cloud, identity, and infrastructure security.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Architect, implement, and enhance cloud security controls across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  • Strengthen identity and access management (IAM) practices, including role design, provisioning, and governance models.
  • Evaluate and optimize cloud security tools such as CSPM, SIEM, EDR, IAM platforms, and network security technologies.
  • Develop and maintain security configuration standards, engineering runbooks, and automated controls.
  • Validate alerts, refine detection logic, and collaborate with managed service partners to improve monitoring and response coverage.
  • Ensure cloud security designs align with organizational policies and industry standards including NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CIS Benchmarks, Zero Trust models, and cloud provider frameworks.
  • Participate in architecture and design forums, contributing security input to cloud-native development, DevSecOps workflows, and infrastructure initiatives.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, gathering evidence, and assisting with remediation planning.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that mature enterprise cloud security posture.
  • Act as a senior advisor and subject matter expert on cloud, identity, and security architecture.
  • Partner with engineering, networking, operations, and application teams to develop scalable, secure technology solutions.
  • Mentor junior security engineers, provide technical guidance, and support skill development across the InfoSec team.
  • Lead or contribute to business continuity exercises, incident response planning, and change management processes.
  • Guide the evolution of information protection practices, ensuring consistency and long-term architectural alignment.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree required; degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field preferred.
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in IT across areas such as architecture, infrastructure, systems engineering, applications, or operations.
  • At least 6 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with IAM, provisioning workflows, RBAC, or security assessment processes.
  • CISSP required.
  • Additional cloud security or cloud provider certifications strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and virtualization technologies.
  • Proven background securing multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
  • Strong understanding of cloud IAM, access governance, and identity lifecycle management.
  • Proficiency with cloud and security technologies including: SIEM (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk), EDR (e.g., Microsoft Defender), CSPM (e.g., Wiz), Entra ID / Azure AD, Next-generation firewalls, VPN, NAC, and encryption standards
  • Knowledge of automation and infrastructure tooling such as Terraform, PowerShell, or CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and control frameworks (NIST, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27000 series).
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN environments, and secure configuration practices.
  • Experience with SDLC methodologies and project management tools.

EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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