Cloud Administrator

Location: Onsite in Boise, ID or Phoenix, AZ Duration: 6 months, contract-to-hire Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required Position Summary The Senior Cloud Administrator owns the day-to-day administration and hardening of security controls across the organization's cloud infrastructure and SaaS ecosystem. This role runs CSPM/SSPM tooling, manages IAM/SSO/MFA programs, and drives remediation directly, working closely with IT and business teams. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience operating these tools and programs themselves — not directing others to do so — and can exercise sound judgment on day-to-day security issues with minimal oversight. Responsibilities Cloud Security Administer and harden cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP Maintain cloud security standards and reference documentation Review cloud deployment configurations for adherence to security baselines and flag deviations Run and administer Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools — configure policies, tune detections, triage findings, and drive misconfigurations to resolution SaaS Security Maintain SaaS security configuration standards Run and administer SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) tools — configure policies, monitor for drift, and remediate findings directly Own IAM administration for SaaS platforms — configure and manage SSO, MFA, and provisioning/deprovisioning workflows end-to-end Review SaaS integrations and third-party connections against security guidelines and remediate gaps Secure Configuration, Governance & Compliance Conduct cloud and SaaS security assessments and configuration audits; execute remediation directly Monitor cloud infrastructure and SaaS platforms for suspicious activity, risky configuration changes, unauthorized access, and abnormal behavior Maintain detections, alerts, and incident response workflows Investigate cloud and SaaS security incidents; perform root-cause analysis and implement fixes to prevent recurrence Identify, track, and prioritize vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and audit/pen-test findings Work directly with IT and business stakeholders to execute mitigation and remediation plans Mentor junior administrators on tooling and remediation practices Perform other duties as assigned or needed Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technology-related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience 3–6+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, IAM Administration, or Cloud Engineering Direct, hands-on experience configuring and running CSPM and/or SSPM tools (not just consuming reports) Direct, hands-on experience managing IAM/SSO/MFA — configuration, provisioning/deprovisioning, and troubleshooting Working knowledge of information security tools and concepts across Endpoint Security, Identity Management, or related domains Proficiency in at least one of the following (or similar): Cloud/SaaS Security, SIEM, EDR, Web Security, Firewall, Email Security, NDR, Password Management, Privileged Access Management, PCI Compliance, GRC, Vulnerability Management, BCP, DR Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail; able to exercise judgment on ambiguous issues with minimal oversight Ability to participate in an on-call rotation to troubleshoot and respond to security incidents Track record of implementing and managing security tools/controls for servers, endpoints, cloud, or network systems Strong communication skills for working directly with IT and business stakeholders on remediation Preferred Qualifications Retail industry experience Cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP security certifications) CompTIA Security+ Progress toward CISSP or similar advanced certification This is a contract-to-hire engagement through Catapult Solutions Group. The contractor will be assigned to a third-party end client for the duration of the contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catapult Solutions Group