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Galent

Cloud Security Engineer -SRE

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Frisco, United states

Senior

Freelance

26-09-2025

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Skills

Communication Teamwork Leadership Python Ruby Go Bash Firewalls Encryption Cloud Security GitHub GitLab CI/CD DevOps Docker Kubernetes Monitoring Jenkins Ansible Problem-solving Networking Effective Communication Linux Operating Systems Programming Azure AWS Google Cloud Platform cloud platforms Gitlab CI OpenShift Terraform Prometheus Grafana Infrastructure as Code GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

`We're hiring a Cloud Security Engineer

Join Galent and help us deliver high-impact technology solutions that shape the future of digital transformation

Role : Cloud Security Engineer

Contract

Location : Frisco, TX/Berkeley, NJ

Experience : 12+ years

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Security Engineer - SRE to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in systems administration, cloud computing, and infrastructure as code, with a particular focus on solution engineering/site reliability. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our security posture and streamline processes through automation.

Responsibilities

Technical Skills
Programming and Scripting: Strong proficiency in languages like Python, Go, Bash, or Ruby. SREs often need to write automation scripts and build tooling.
Systems Administration: Deep understanding of operating systems (Linux/Unix), file systems, processes, and system configurations.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Chef to manage infrastructure.
Cloud Computing: Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including services like EC2, S3, Kubernetes, and serverless functions.
Containers and Orchestration: Expertise in containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift).
Networking: Understanding of networking concepts, including DNS, firewalls, load balancing, and VPNs.
Monitoring and Observability: Experience with monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or New Relic. Ability to set up and maintain monitoring dashboards, alerts, and logs.
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI.
A strong understanding of HashiCorp Vault and Terraform will make you stand out.
Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting
Incident Management: Ability to manage and respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement post-mortem reviews.
Automation: Focus on automating repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
Performance Tuning: Skills in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in systems and applications.
Collaboration and Communication
Teamwork: Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams.
Documentation: Skill in creating clear and comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and incident reports.
Communication: Effective communication skills for interacting with stakeholders and explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Reliability and Scalability
Service-Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service-Level Agreements (SLAs): Understanding of setting, monitoring, and maintaining SLOs and SLAs for system reliability.
Scalability: Knowledge of best practices for designing and scaling systems to handle increased loads and demands.
Redundancy and Resilience: Experience in designing systems with redundancy and fault tolerance to minimize downtime.
Security and Compliance
Security Best Practices: Understanding of security principles, such as access control, data encryption, and secure coding practices.
Compliance: Familiarity with compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS, depending on the industry.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in business or equivalent work experience
10 years of previous program leadership and/or relevant consulting experience
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in program management framework, knowledge groups & life cycle

Required Skills

Strong technical background in systems administration, cloud computing, and infrastructure as code.

Preferred Skills

A strong understanding of HashiCorp Vault and Terraform will make you stand out.

Why Galent

Galent is a digital engineering firm that brings AI-driven innovation to enterprise IT. We're proud of our diverse and inclusive team culture where bold ideas drive transformation.

Ready to Apply?

Send your resume to ranjithkumar.b@galent.com

About the Company

Galent is an AI-native digital engineering firm at the forefront of the AI revolution, dedicated to delivering unified, enterprise-ready AI solutions that transform businesses and industries. Our mission is to empower organizations to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape through cutting-edge AI-native services, consulting, and digital engineering. As enterprises face the complexities of integrating advanced technologies, Galent provides scalable, AI-enabled solutions that optimize processes, enhance productivity, an... Know more