Cybersecurity Engineer (Cloud)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer (Cloud / Scripting)

Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Department: IT Cybersecurity Services

Reports to: Americas Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or Deputy CISO

Salary Range: $80,000–$120,000

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Engineer with deep expertise in cloud security (Azure/AWS) and scripting for automation and remediation . This role is critical to designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions across our cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with cloud-native tools, fluent in scripting languages, and proactive in defending enterprise infrastructure against evolving threats.

Role Responsibilities

Cloud Security (Azure/AWS)

• Lead the design and deployment of secure architectures across Azure and AWS platforms.
• Continuously monitor and remediate misconfigurations in IAM roles, security groups, and network ACLs.
• Investigate cloud-specific security alerts and coordinate with SOC teams for incident response.
• Conduct vulnerability scans using tools like AWS Inspector, Azure Defender, Wiz, and Tenable.
• Support audits and maintain compliance with CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and other frameworks.

Scripting & Automation

• Develop scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Automate threat detection and remediation workflows using AWS Lambda and Azure Functions.
• Integrate custom scripts with SIEMs, EDR platforms, and cloud-native tools to streamline alerting and reduce false positives.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Azure and AWS security services and best practices.
• Proficient in Python, PowerShell, Bash , and IaC tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Experience with cloud-native security tools , SOAR platforms , and Azure Sentinel .
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, GDPR, CMMC, CIS .
• Proficiency in Microsoft O365 (especially Excel); working knowledge of Power BI and SharePoint preferred.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security (Azure/AWS) with scripting for automation and remediation.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Certifications such as Azure Security Engineer Associate , AWS Certified Security , CCSP , CCSK , or GIAC Cloud Security are a plus.

Equans North America is a leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services. We are a collaborative group of contracting and operating companies in the US and Canada, with combined revenues of $2.4b in 2024. Our local brands have more than 50 years of historical presence. With our strong regional anchors, we can provide services to customers nationwide thanks to our 8,000 skilled employees based across more than 35 locations. Equans North America supports a broad range of clients (Public infrastructures, Commercials, Industrials, but also General Contractors) in navigating today’s energy, digital, and industrial transitions. Equans North America is a Business Unit of Equans Group, the world leader in energy services with 90,000 highly qualified employees and offices in 20 country hubs.

Company Description

Equans North America is a leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services. We are a collaborative group of contracting and operating companies in the US and Canada, with combined revenues of $2.4b in 2024. Our local brands have more than 50 years of historical presence. With our strong regional anchors, we can provide services to customers nationwide thanks to our 8,000 skilled employees based across more than 35 locations. Equans North America supports a broad range of clients (Public infrastructures, Commercials, Industrials, but also General Contractors) in navigating today’s energy, digital, and industrial transitions. Equans North America is a Business Unit of Equans Group, the world leader in energy services with 90,000 highly qualified employees and offices in 20 country hubs.