Cloud Security Platform Engineer
First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
Description :
- Implement and manage Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) capabilities across AWS and approved SaaS platforms.
- Serve as the primary engineer for Wiz, including onboarding, configuration, policy management, posture assessment, reporting, integrations, and operational support.
- Integrate and manage CrowdStrike Falcon SaaS Security (Falcon Shield) connectors across supported SaaS applications to improve visibility into SaaS risks and security posture.
- Configure and support Zscaler integrations, policies, and security controls to enhance protection of cloud applications and user access.
- Design and implement cloud security guardrails, security baselines, and governance controls aligned with organizational security requirements.
- Identify, prioritize, and coordinate remediation of cloud and SaaS security risks, misconfigurations, excessive privileges, exposed assets, and compliance gaps.
- Assess security posture across AWS services and SaaS platforms and provide actionable recommendations for risk reduction.
- Integrate cloud security platforms with ticketing, workflow automation, compliance, and reporting systems.
- Develop dashboards, metrics, and reports to track security posture, compliance status, and remediation progress.
- Automate cloud security assessments, posture validation, and operational processes using Python, Terraform, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
- Collaborate with Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Infrastructure, and Security teams to embed security controls within cloud deployment and operational processes.
- Support cloud security architecture reviews, governance initiatives, and continuous compliance programs.
Must Have & Desired Skills :
- 7+ years of experience in Cloud Security Engineering, Security Platform Engineering, CSPM, SSPM, or Cybersecurity Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with Wiz and cloud security posture management platforms.
- Strong experience securing and governing AWS environments, including IAM, networking, logging, monitoring, and cloud-native security services.
- Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon SaaS Security (Falcon Shield) and SaaS application integrations.
- Hands-on experience with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) administration, policy management, and security integrations.
- Strong understanding of cloud security controls, posture management, compliance monitoring, and security governance.
- Experience implementing preventive and detective cloud security guardrails.
- Proficiency in Python, Terraform, and automation scripting.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code, DevSecOps, and cloud security best practices.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management skills.
Education :
- BTech, Good to have Infosec Certification
Skills
Security, Cloud Security, CSPM, Crowdstrike, Zscaler, DevSecOps, iAM, Cyber Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Risk Management