Cloud SOC Consultant

Insight Global is looking for a Cloud SOC Consultant to join a large HCM client on a 4 month contract fully remote in Canada. The successful candidate will focus on building and optimizing SOC workflows, integrating cloud-native and third-party logging into our SIEM, developing use cases, and establishing SOPs, metrics, and continuous improvement strategies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in both Azure and AWS security engineering and architecture, and a strong background in SOC operations.

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· Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science, Information Security, plus years related experience.
· 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity with at least 3 years focused on cloud SOC and cloud security engineering role.
· Deep technical knowledge of cloud platforms – Microsoft Azure – including logging services (e.g., CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Defender for Cloud, Azure Monitor, etc.) and hands-on on cloud-native security controls.
· Demonstrable experience and knowledge in the following: Network security, public cloud infrastructure controls including next generation firewalls, proxies, advanced malware controls, CNAPP, CIEM, CSPM, KSPM, XDR, IDS/IPS, CASB, Cloud Proxy, DLP, MFA, cloud automation and management tools.
· Hands-on experience designing or implementing cloud security detections and integrating cloud log sources into SIEM platforms.
· Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK for Cloud, cloud threat modeling, and incident response.
· Experience with scripting or infrastructure as code (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Terraform) - python preferred
· Strong communication skills both written and verbal

· Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st 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.