About the Cloud Security Engineer Role

Robert Half is thrilled to present an exceptional career opportunity for a skilled Cloud Security Engineer in Middletown, Pennsylvania. This contract-to-permanent position offers a dynamic pathway to secure long-term employment while safeguarding critical cloud infrastructure in the financial services sector. As a pivotal member of our team, you'll design robust security systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate risks that protect sensitive financial data. Ideal for passionate cybersecurity professionals, this role combines technical expertise with strategic collaboration, including interactions with the Board of Directors, Supervisory Committee, and external regulators. Join us to advance your career in cloud security engineering, leveraging cutting-edge technologies in a high-stakes financial environment. With a competitive hourly rate of $52.25, this position is perfect for those seeking stability, growth, and impact in Middletown, PA.

Why This Role Stands Out

In the evolving landscape of cloud computing within financial services, threats are sophisticated and relentless. Our Cloud Security Engineer will be at the forefront, architecting defenses that not only meet but exceed industry standards like NIST, PCI-DSS, and GDPR equivalents. This isn't just a job—it's a chance to shape enterprise-wide security strategies and contribute to business resilience.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this Cloud Security Engineer role are diverse and impactful, ensuring comprehensive protection across cloud environments:

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures that seamlessly align with the organization's information security framework while strictly complying with regulatory standards such as SOX, GLBA, and FFIEC guidelines.
• Monitor and manage identity and access controls (IAM) for multi-cloud environments, including rigorous reviews of user privileges, multi-factor authentication processes, and least-privilege enforcement.
• Develop and enforce stringent procedures to safeguard physical assets, cloud-native applications, and databases, maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive financial information.
• Proactively identify potential security threats using advanced tools, conduct thorough incident investigations, and recommend actionable, prioritized solutions to mitigate risks effectively.
• Play a key role in creating and maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plans specifically tailored for cloud infrastructures, integrating them into the organization's broader resilience programs.
• Perform comprehensive network vulnerability assessments using tools like Nessus or Qualys, and prepare detailed, executive-level reports for leadership, including the Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee.
• Collaborate closely with regulatory bodies (e.g., FDIC, OCC), internal/external auditors, and third-party reviewers to address audit findings and implement timely resolutions.
• Participate in corporate-wide security assessments, providing in-depth risk mitigation strategies and remediation roadmaps to relevant governance committees.
• Deliver engaging security awareness training sessions and foster a culture of compliance among internal staff, stakeholders, and partners.
• Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with leading third-party security vendors to continuously enhance the organization's overall security posture and threat intelligence capabilities.

Required Qualifications

To excel as our Cloud Security Engineer, candidates must bring a blend of technical prowess and industry insight:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; advanced certifications like CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or AWS Certified Security - Specialty strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security engineering, with proven expertise in platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Deep knowledge of IAM tools (e.g., Okta, Azure AD), encryption standards, and zero-trust architectures.
• Demonstrated success in vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance auditing within regulated industries, especially financial services.
• Exceptional analytical skills for threat hunting and risk assessment, coupled with strong communication abilities for reporting to executives.
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack), cloud security posture management (CSPM), and automation scripting (Python, Terraform).
• Ability to thrive in collaborative environments, managing vendor relationships and cross-functional teams.

Financial services experience is highly desirable, as is familiarity with Pennsylvania-specific regulations.

Why Join Us at Robert Half?

Choosing Robert Half means embracing a contract-to-permanent role with unparalleled growth potential in Middletown, Pennsylvania. Enjoy a competitive $52.25 hourly rate (equivalent to $108,000+ annually), flexible contract terms leading to full-time stability, and immersion in the thriving financial services hub. Benefit from Robert Half's renowned reputation for talent development, networking with top-tier professionals, and access to cutting-edge security tools. Our inclusive culture promotes work-life balance, continuous learning via certifications, and meaningful contributions to mission-critical operations. Be part of a team that's reshaping cloud security in finance—apply today and secure your future! (Word count: 852)