Cloud security specialist

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Specialist to join our cybersecurity consulting team. The successful candidate will work directly with clients to assess, design, implement, and improve cloud security solutions across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality professional security services. Key Responsibilities Conduct cloud security assessments for client environments. Design and implement cloud security solutions based on industry best practices. Review clients' cloud architectures and recommend security improvements. Perform cloud security risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities. Implement and review Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies. Secure cloud workloads, virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes clusters, and serverless applications. Support clients in implementing security controls and compliance requirements. Prepare technical reports, security assessments, and remediation recommendations. Work closely with client IT teams during implementation and remediation activities. Provide technical guidance, security recommendations, and knowledge transfer to clients. Stay updated on emerging cloud security threats, technologies, and best practices. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in cloud security consulting, implementation, or professional services. Strong hands-ōn experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Solid understanding of cloud networking, IAM, Zero Trust, encryption, and cloud-native security services. Experience with Dev Sec Ops, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation), Docker, and Kubernetes is preferred. Excellent client facing, presentation, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deliver projects on schedule. Preferred Certifications AWS Certified Security - Specialty Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) CISSP Comp TIA Security+ Required Skills Cloud Security Consulting AWS / Microsoft Azure / Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Security Assessments Identity and Access Management (IAM) Risk Assessment Security Architecture Dev Sec Ops Technical Documentation