Cloud Security Automation Engineer

Job description

Position Description:

Role: Cloud Security Automation Engineer
Role Overview

. We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer with a strong focus on security automation to enhance and scale security across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments
. This role emphasizes building automated, proactive security solutions while supporting cloud security operations and DevSecOps practices
. The ideal candidate will reduce manual effort by engineering automation-first security workflows for detection, response, and compliance

Key Responsibilities
Security Automation (Primary)

. Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for security operations
. Automate vulnerability reporting KPI's, PI's , patching, and compliance checks
. Build automated detection and remediation workflows across cloud environments
. Identify manual security processes and drive automation initiatives end-to-end

DevSecOps

. Integrate automated security controls into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
. Partner with DevOps teams to enforce secure and automated deployment practices

Cloud Security Engineering

. Implement secure IAM policies, roles, and least-privilege access
. Manage encryption, secrets, and key management solutions
. Configure cloud-native security tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender)
. Secure containers, Kubernetes, and virtual machines

Cloud Security Operations

. Monitor cloud environments for threats, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations
. Investigate and respond to security incidents and alerts
. Perform log analysis and threat detection
. Maintain and improve cloud security controls

Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical

. Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
. Strong scripting/automation skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
. Solid understanding of networking (VPCs, firewalls, DNS)
. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes security
. Exposure to SIEM, SOAR, or EDR tools

Security

. Knowledge of IAM and least privilege principles
. Experience in incident response and threat detection
. Understanding of vulnerability management
. Familiarity with encryption and key management

Skills:

·  English
·  Python
·  PowerShell
·  PowerShell
·  Terraform

What you can expect from us:

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.