Job Title: AWS Cloud Security Engineer 

Location: Charlotte, NC; Addison, TX; Plano, TX
Work Arrangement: 3 day in office with 2 day WFH
Client Industry: Banking 
Duration: 24 Months Contract 
Schedule:  Monday to Friday 

About the Role

We are hiring a  AWS Cloud Security Engineer 

DAY TO DAY

• Provide security expertise on system, network, encryption, authentication, and governance

• Work with third-party vendors to ensure that security requirements are met
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure cloud solutions are securely integrated with existing software and infrastructure
• Engage with other senior technical leaders throughout organization in design and implementation of cloud-based implementations and solutions
• Drive the security standards and tool strategies for public and private cloud solutions
• Conduct technology assessments to establish and validate an enterprise security baseline and establish a technical direction
• Set technical standards for Cloud infrastructure, containers, security baselines, policies and procedures
• Analyze security configurations and provide vulnerability reports
• Help establish best practices, migration strategies, and work with engineers to build environments that adhere to industry best practices
• Serve as the primary interface to governance, compliance, and risk management teams to ensure the system consistently meets the requirements for certification and accreditation
• Facilitate security automation by working with cloud service provider APIs, SDKs, and custom source code
• Use standard security frameworks to perform gap analysis between different cloud providers, cloud type, and level of certification in the context of compliance efforts
• Write, maintain, and expand automation scripts and monitoring tools
• Research and propose automated system and code analysis solutions

MUST HAVES

• 10+ years working as a Cloud Security Engineer 

• 5+ years’ experience with development, deployment and automation of security solutions in large enterprise environments to connect to cloud solutions such as AWS while maintaining secure operations
• AWS experience 
• Knowledge of cloud computing technologies
• Understanding of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and security event analysis

• Financial industry experience 

Compensation 

Hourly Rate: 65$-70$ per hour 
This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits: 

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

About Us

At Collabera, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.

Ready to Apply?

Apply now or reach out to Pritam Palai at pritam.palai@collabera.com for more information. We look forward to speaking with you!