Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security EngineerCompany OverviewA firm based in Los Angeles, California is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen its cybersecurity program across cloud, data, endpoint, identity, and enterprise environments. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative technology organization where security, risk management, and operational excellence are critical to the business.Role SummaryThis role has a particular emphasis on Microsoft Azure security and will partner closely with data engineering and technology teams to secure modern cloud-based data environments. The ideal candidate combines strong cloud security architecture and engineering expertise with practical experience across security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, data protection, and risk management.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as a security engineering resource across cloud environments, identity and access management, network security, data protection, and overall security architecture.Partner with technology teams to implement and maintain secure solutions for enterprise applications, data platforms, and infrastructure.Review system and application security configurations, architecture, and integrations before production deployment.Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents across enterprise systems and platforms.Lead vulnerability management activities, including risk identification, remediation coordination, patching, and ongoing security improvements.Support identity and access management initiatives, including authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls.Enhance security monitoring, detection, alerting, and incident response capabilities.Help automate and standardize security controls and operational processes.Conduct security assessments and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and reduce risk.Support governance, risk, compliance, audit, resiliency, and business continuity initiatives.