Senior Cloud Security Engineer (Cloud SME)

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer in Fort Lauderdale, FL to serve as the technical expert responsible for securing multi-cloud infrastructure and SaaS environments. This hands-on engineering role focuses on designing, implementing, and automating security controls across cloud platforms while driving security best practices, risk reduction, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and other cloud ecosystems, with a passion for leveraging automation and AI-driven solutions to strengthen cloud security. Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures, landing zones, and security guardrails across multiple cloud platforms
• Develop cloud security standards, policies, and secure-by-default infrastructure solutions
• Perform security assessments for cloud workloads, migrations, and modernization initiatives
• Secure cloud identities, access controls, privileged accounts, and non-human identities
• Implement and maintain cloud network security, zero trust principles, and secure hybrid connectivity
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to cloud security incidents while driving remediation efforts
• Manage cloud vulnerability findings and enhance detection and response capabilities
• Secure SaaS applications, third-party integrations, and data protection controls
• Develop infrastructure-as-code and security automation solutions using tools such as Terraform, Python, and PowerShell
• Leverage AI and machine learning technologies to improve threat detection, analysis, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, IAM, application, and operations teams to continuously improve cloud security posture
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, AZ-500, SC-100, or equivalent are preferred
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud security, or cybersecurity engineering
• Strong hands-on experience across Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud, with exposure to multi-cloud environments
• Expertise in cloud identity and access management, including federation, MFA, privileged access, and workload identities
• Experience with cloud-native security tools, posture management, threat detection, and incident response
• Hands-on experience securing SaaS platforms and third-party integrations
• Strong Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience using Terraform and scripting experience with Python and/or PowerShell
• Experience applying AI/ML or large language models to security operations, automation, or analytics
• Knowledge of cloud governance, compliance frameworks, risk management, and security best practices

• Strong understanding of cloud networking, zero trust architecture, and workload protection
• Experience with container and serverless security
• Ability to automate security controls and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in fast-paced, enterprise-scale environments