Cloud & Endpoint Security Engineer (Contract to Hre)

Job Description

Job Title: Cloud & Endpoint Security Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid: Onsite Tues–Thurs, Remote Mon & Fri)

Contract Duration: 10/06/2025 to 04/03/2026 (Contract to Hire)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Pay Rate: $60–$80/hour

Employment Type: W-2 Contract

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizens Only (No visa sponsorships)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud & Endpoint Security Engineer to join the cybersecurity team supporting the protection of enterprise cloud environments and endpoint infrastructure. This hybrid role is based in Columbus, OH, with onsite work required Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with cloud security tooling (across AWS, Azure, GCP), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and a strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, MITRE, and ISO 27001. You’ll collaborate closely with DevOps, patching teams, data governance, and incident response to implement and refine scalable security controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Configure and tune cloud security tools to detect, prevent, and report threats

Collaborate with incident response teams to enhance logging and alert capabilities

Coordinate with DevOps and patching teams to remediate misconfigurations and vulnerabilities

Integrate tools with cloud infrastructure and endpoints to strengthen security posture

Support the development and implementation of organizational security strategies aligned with NIST and other best practices

Assist in developing and maintaining secure access protocols and incident response plans

Stay current with emerging threats and technologies and proactively recommend improvements to the cloud and endpoint security architecture

Contribute to automation and reporting tasks related to cloud and endpoint protection

Participate in risk assessments and provide input into control implementations

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field – or equivalent work experience

3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or working in a Security Operations Center (SOC)

3+ years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP (IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS)

3+ years of experience with EDR solutions, CSPM, or cloud posture management tools

Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST 800-171, MITRE ATT&CK, or ISO 27001

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Prisma Cloud or similar CSPM/CNAPP tools

Familiarity with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash

Industry certifications such as Security+, CCSP, GIAC, or similar

Strong analytical skills, including problem-solving, root cause analysis, and process development

Hybrid remote