Cloud Security Lead

Post Date

Mar 22, 2023

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77064
US
Jul 18, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

HOU-612029

Pay Rate

$78 - $117 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A client in the Houston, TX area is looking for a Cloud Security Lead to join their team. The cyber security team is currently monitoring a multi-cloud environment like IDM, GCP, AWS, and Oracle. This primary initiative will involve the day-to-day monitoring of each cloud platform while assisting to create a repository within Azure Cloud to expand their security foundation. Alongside this migration, responsibilities will include leading the monitoring functions, correlation incident response, configuration, and posture management. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in that they are delegating tasks, setting priorities, and directing specific actions. Lastly, written and verbal communication is a requirement as this person will be partnering with multiple teams and stake holders.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years' experience in multi-cloud environment

5+ years' experience in cloud security

5+ years of experience working in Azure

Proficient in security monitoring

Experience with cloud migration or cloud repository migration

Azure Certification

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

CCSP or CISSP Certification

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.