AECOM

Cloud CyberSecurity Engineer - Hybrid (Houston or Dallas TX)

AECOM$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and at least 6 years of relevant cybersecurity experience with a cloud security focus
  • Experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure environments
  • Proficiency in CSPM/CNAPP tools such as Prisma Cloud and Qualys TotalCloud
  • Strong understanding of cloud security concepts, IAM, and network security
  • Demonstrated experience in managing and driving remediation of security issues

Responsibilities

  • Perform Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
  • Utilize Palo Alto Prisma Cloud and Qualys TotalCloud to identify vulnerabilities
  • Define and initiate remediation requirements for teams
  • Track remediation efforts to closure
  • Partner with Security Architecture to implement cloud security standards
  • Support exception management processes with Cybersecurity Architecture
  • Enhance visibility into cloud security posture across AWS and Azure

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule allowing flexibility of in-office and virtual work
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud security technologies
  • Collaborative team environment fostering professional growth
  • Engagement with enterprise-level cybersecurity architecture
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join the Cybersecurity Engineering team, responsible for driving and enforcing security outcomes across a global multi-cloud environment spanning AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft m365.

This role focuses on defining control requirements, identifying risk, and ensuring remediation of cloud security issues in partnership with Infrastructure and Application teams, who perform hands-on implementation.

This position offers flexibility for a hybrid work schedule, combining in-office and virtual work, and must be based in Dallas or Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Security Governance & Control Oversigh
  • Perform Cloud Security Posture management (CSPM)
  • Utilize Palo Alto Prisma Cloud and Qualys TotalCloud to identify misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and deviations from baseline
  • Define and initiate remediation requirements for Infrastructure and Application teams
  • Track and drive remediation efforts to closure
  • Partner with Security Architecture to translate cloud security standards into actionable control requirements
  • Ensure adherence to approved cloud security baselines and standards
  • Support exception management and risk acceptance processes with Cybersecurity Architecture and Cybersecurity GRC
  • Develop and deliver reporting on cloud security posture and risk to Cybersecurity and IT leadership

Cloud Visibility & Risk Management
  • Own visibility into cloud security posture across AWS and Azure
  • Define risk metrics, prioritization models, and reporting standards
  • Improve asset visibility and configuration awareness across cloud environments

Partnership & Enablement
  • Partner with Infrastructure and Application teams to ensure secure implementation of controls
  • Provide guidance on secure cloud practices aligned with enterprise standards (NIST, CIS)
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and address security risks

Cloud Logging & Integration
  • Support integration of cloud telemetry into enterprise logging and monitoring platforms
  • Enhance visibility into cloud activity and control effectiveness

Proofpoint / Email Security (Secondary Responsibility)
  • Provide backup support for Proofpoint Email Gateway
  • Assist with policy updates, tuning, and troubleshooting mail flow issues
  • Ensure continuity of secure email operations

Continuous Improvement
  • Drive continuous improvement of cloud security processes, tooling, and reporting
  • Stay current with evolving cloud threats and technologies


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and at least 6 years of information technology / cybersecurity experience with cloud security focus or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure environments
  • Experience with CSPM/CNAPP tools (Prisma Cloud, Qualys TotalCloud, CrowdStrike Cloud Security, or similar)
  • Strong understanding of cloud security concepts, IAM, and network security
  • Experience managing and driving remediation of security issues

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with Proofpoint Email Protection or similar platforms
  • Experience with SIEM/logging integrations
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code concepts
  • Understanding of NIST, CIS, ISO 27001
  • Cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure) highly preferred
  • Experience in large enterprise environments


Additional Information
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position
  • Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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