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Cloud Security Engineer - Risk Reduction | Brooklyn Park, MN
Cloud Security Engineer - Risk Reduction
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Brooklyn Park , MN

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Remote, Hybrid

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Contract

Brooklyn Park, MN

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Remote, Hybrid

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Contract

Job ID 74840|Posted Jun 3, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Security Engineer to join our team, focusing on risk reduction within public cloud platforms. This role offers the opportunity to drive critical remediation efforts and enhance security solutions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement mitigation plans to address high-priority cloud security issues across GCP, Azure, and AWS.
  • Coordinate the rotation of mismanaged cloud secrets in collaboration with engineering and infrastructure teams.
  • Identify root causes of security issues and implement strategies to prevent recurrence in future deployments.
  • Validate the effectiveness of remediation efforts and collaborate with partner teams to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Stay updated on evolving technologies and best practices in cloud security to enhance overall team performance.

Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering with a strong focus on GCP.
  • Proficiency in writing automation scripts and pipelines for cloud environments.
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, particularly in Terraform for complex environments.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges independently.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively convey Agile concepts and collaborate with team members.

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with Azure or AWS cloud platforms.
  • Experience using GitHub or Atlantis for version control and collaboration.
  • Background in cloud security practices and principles.
  • Ability to anticipate potential issues and outages in proposed remediation plans.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our mission.

 

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

 

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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