Senior Cloud Security Engineer

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
115K-135K Annually
Senior level
Other • Energy • Industrial
The Role
Design, implement, and maintain cloud security controls across Azure, hybrid, and on-prem environments. Manage IAM, RBAC, PIM, and CI/CD security; monitor posture with Sentinel and Defender; run vulnerability and risk assessments; support incident response and remediation; enforce policies aligned to NIST, SOC 2, and CIS; drive data protection.
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Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Are you passionate about securing modern cloud environments and building enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions that make a real impact? We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Cloud Security Engineer to help protect and strengthen our growing technology ecosystem across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative IT and cybersecurity team where your expertise will directly influence security strategy, cloud architecture, threat prevention, and operational resilience. If you enjoy solving complex security challenges, improving security posture, and working hands-on with Azure technologies, DevSecOps, IAM, and cloud security tools — we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain security controls that protect systems, infrastructure, and enterprise data. You’ll partner closely with IT, infrastructure, and business teams to strengthen cybersecurity across the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Securing Azure cloud environments, workloads, and hybrid infrastructure
  • Managing and optimizing IAM solutions including Azure AD / Entra ID
  • Implementing RBAC, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
  • Monitoring and improving security posture using Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and related tools
  • Managing WAFs, firewalls, and cloud-native security technologies
  • Embedding security controls into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
  • Conducting vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and threat modeling
  • Supporting incident response, security investigations, and remediation efforts
  • Developing and enforcing cybersecurity policies aligned with NIST, SOC 2, and CIS standards
  • Driving data protection initiatives including DLP, encryption, and governance

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a security professional who combines strong technical depth with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud security, cybersecurity engineering, or security operations
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security environments
  • Strong understanding of IAM, cloud security architecture, and DevSecOps
  • Experience with SIEM/XDR platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR
  • Knowledge of NIST, CIS Benchmarks, secure SDLC, and risk management frameworks
  • Experience with WAFs, firewalls, and enterprise security controls
  • Familiarity with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash

What Will Make You Stand Out

  • Experience securing enterprise-scale hybrid cloud environments
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, ARM, or Bicep
  • Exposure to container security and CI/CD security automation
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
  • A continuous improvement mindset and passion for staying ahead of evolving cyber threats

Why Join Us?

  • Collaborative and growth-oriented culture
  • Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO
  • Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite)
  • Exposure to modern cloud security technologies and enterprise-scale initiatives
  • Work with a team that values innovation, accountability, and operational excellence

Our Values:

P – Protect people, assets and the public.  

R – Respect everyone, always. 

O – Own your job. 

T – Tell the truth. 

E – Execute with discipline.  

C – Communicate clearly.  

T – Take pride in quality work.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

  • Dependable, flexibility to work weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays.

  • Heath’s IT is a 24/7/365 department such that, as an employee needs assistance, they will be provided with the proper channels based on normal working hours, expanded working hours or emergency support hours.

  • Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite)

  • Sitting for extended periods.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components.

  • Occasional inspection of cables in floors and ceilings.

  • Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud security, cybersecurity engineering, or security operations
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security environments
  • Strong understanding of IAM, cloud security architecture, and DevSecOps
  • Experience with SIEM/XDR platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR
  • Knowledge of NIST, CIS Benchmarks, secure SDLC, and risk management frameworks
  • Experience with WAFs, firewalls, and enterprise security controls
  • Familiarity with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash
  • Experience securing enterprise-scale hybrid cloud environments
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, ARM, or Bicep
  • Exposure to container security and CI/CD security automation
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Heath Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Heath and has not been reviewed or approved by Heath.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is positioned as a bright spot, with medical, dental, vision, HSA eligibility, and an EAP called out. Feedback suggests the health plan is considered solid by some.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support includes a 401(k) with company match, providing baseline savings support. This is explicitly listed across employer materials even if the exact match formula is not published.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid Time Off and company-paid holidays are part of the standard package. PTO is even described as a saving grace in some observations despite variability in approval.

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The Company
HQ: Houston, Texas
971 Employees
Year Founded: 1933

What We Do

Since 1933 Heath has led the industry in the safety of natural gas utilities infrastructure through the innovative and conscientious actions of our employees. Our continued field services growth is due in large part to the addition of new field services, meter and corrosion services to our utility partners outside of our core emissions reduction focus. Heath’s innovative products have led to safer survey practices for both gas utilities and within our own field services division. These breakthroughs in technology are due in large part to the efforts of our engineering and marketing experts who research and develop new products and services through strategic partnerships with well recognized research and development organizations and industry trade associations. Heath is certified as a women’s business enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third-party certifier of the businesses owned and operated by women in the U.S. Heath relies on these values to deliver superior products and service to communities across the globe.

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