SaaS Security Posture Management Engineer

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MSP Owner: Andres Villegas
Location: Phoenix Az 85054. 100% onsite.
Duration: 6 months








Job Title: The SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Engineer








Role Descriptions: Skills and Expertise: 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity| data security| or data engineering with strong focus on data discovery| classification| or SSPM Strong expertise in:o Modern data architectures (data lakes| warehouses| distributed systems)o Structured and unstructured data ecosystemso Data classification methodologies and regulatory frameworks (PCI| PII) Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale integrations| including:o Data catalog platformso ITAM / CMDB systemso SIEM / SOAR or security analytics platforms Strong technical skills in:o APIs and integration patterns (REST| event-driven architectures)o Programming/scripting (Python preferred)o Cloud platforms (AWS| Azure| or GCP)Roles & ResponsibilitiesThe contractors will function as operations and engineering resources within the Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) team| supporting the implementation and day-to-day management of data security controls across the enterprise. Their primary responsibilities will include working with IGDC/1touch for on-premises environments and Cortex for cloud platforms to onboard data sources| maintain integrations| and ensure effective data discovery| classification| and policy enforcement. They will collaborate closely with internal team members| infrastructure teams| and vendor partners to troubleshoot issues| optimize configurations| and ensure stable and secure operations aligned with enterprise standards.In addition| the contractors will support ongoing DSPM operations by monitoring system health| resolving incidents| and driving continuous improvements in tool performance and coverage. They will assist in coordinating with cross-functional teams to implement enhancements| manage updates| and address data security risks identified through DSPM tooling. The role also includes contributing to operational documentation| reporting| and metrics| as well as providing engineering support for scaling DSPM capabilities across both on-premises and cloud environments while ensuring alignment with organizational security and compliance objectives.
Essential Skills: Skills and Expertise: 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity| data security| or data engineering with strong focus on data discovery| classification| or SSPM Strong expertise in:o Modern data architectures (data lakes| warehouses| distributed systems)o Structured and unstructured data ecosystemso Data classification methodologies and regulatory frameworks (PCI| PII) Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale integrations| including:o Data catalog platformso ITAM / CMDB systemso SIEM / SOAR or security analytics platforms Strong technical skills in:o APIs and integration patterns (REST| event-driven architectures)o Programming/scripting (Python preferred)o Cloud platforms (AWS| Azure| or GCP)Roles & ResponsibilitiesThe contractors will function as operations and engineering resources within the Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) team| supporting the implementation and day-to-day management of data security controls across the enterprise. Their primary responsibilities will include working with IGDC/1touch for on-premises environments and Cortex for cloud platforms to onboard data sources| maintain integrations| and ensure effective data discovery| classification| and policy enforcement. They will collaborate closely with internal team members| infrastructure teams| and vendor partners to troubleshoot issues| optimize configurations| and ensure stable and secure operations aligned with enterprise standards.In addition| the contractors will support ongoing DSPM operations by monitoring system health| resolving incidents| and driving continuous improvements in tool performance and coverage. They will assist in coordinating with cross-functional teams to implement enhancements| manage updates| and address data security risks identified through DSPM tooling. The role also includes contributing to operati




Top 3 Required Skills:
1. Deploy, configure, and operate SSPM platforms to continuously monitor SaaS security posture.
2. Hands-on experience with one or more SSPM platforms such as AppOmni, Obsidian, Palo Alto, Adaptive Shield, Wing Security, Valence, or similar technologies
3. Knowledge about SaaS integrations with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Top 3 Preferred Skills:
1. Build automation workflows and integrations between SSPM platforms, IAM, SIEM, ticketing, and governance systems
2. Leverage APIs, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code to improve operational efficiency and security automation
3. Familiarity with AI/GenAI-enabled SaaS security risks
Education Requirements: Bachelor
Years of Experience: 5 Years








The SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating SaaS security controls and posture management capabilities across the enterprise SaaS ecosystem. This role combines SaaS security engineering, cloud security, automation, and governance to continuously identify, assess, and remediate security risks within SaaS platforms while supporting secure adoption of cloud and AI-enabled services.




SaaS Security Engineering
Deploy, configure, and operate SSPM platforms to continuously monitor SaaS securityposture.
Assess SaaS applications for configuration drift, identity risks, excessive permissions, data exposure, and third-party application risks.
Establish and maintain SaaS security baselines and remediation workflows.
Support SaaS onboarding, certification, and governance processes.
Build automation workflows and integrations between SSPM platforms, IAM, SIEM, ticketing, and governance systems.
Develop dashboards, reporting, and metrics to provide visibility into SaaS security posture and compliance.
Leverage APIs, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code to improve operational efficiency
and security automation.
Cloud & SaaS Security
Knowledge about SaaS integrations with AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Assess identity federation, API connectivity, data protection, logging, and monitoring
controls across SaaS and cloud environments.
Partner with cloud security teams to ensure consistent control implementation and risk management.
Governance & Risk Management
Document findings, remediation recommendations, and residual risks.
Contribute to SaaS security standards, control frameworks, and secure-by-design guidance.
Support risk assessments, exception reviews, and security certification activities.
Roles & Responsibilities
Required Experience & Skills
5+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Cloud Security, or SaaS Security.
Hands-on experience with one or more SSPM platforms such as AppOmni, Obsidian, Palo Alto, Adaptive Shield, Wing Security, Valence, or similar technologies.
Strong understanding of SaaS security, IAM, Data Protection, API Security, and Security Monitoring.
Experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, and/or OCI security concepts and controls.
Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, APIs, Terraform, GitHub, and automation frameworks.
Experience integrating security tooling and building automated workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with CASB technologies and SaaS governance programs.
Familiarity with AI/GenAI-enabled SaaS security risks.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Google
Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Azure Security Engineer, or OCI Security Professional.