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Security & Governance Architect - Microsoft Cloud Technology Specialist
Posted 5 days ago by Mind Ware Inc
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement solutions utilizing Microsoft Cloud platforms to meet project requirements.Col...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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W2 Only (No C2C) :: Remote :: Senior SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) Eng...
Posted 7 days ago by Bitsoft International, Inc.
Role OverviewLead the design, configuration, troubleshooting, and migration of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (Identi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Senior Nutanix Cloud & Security Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by kjohn@samrusystems.com
Job DescriptionWe are looking to onboard a Nutanix resource in Canada, and the JD is shared below. Kindly share relevant...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Hybrid in Toronto, Ontario
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StrongDM Engineer/PAM Engineer/IAM Engineer/ Cloud Security Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Ideate Technologies LLC
Job DescriptionStrongDM Engineer/PAM Engineer/IAM Engineer/ Cloud Security Engineer Dear Sir or Madam,Location: Irvine,...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Oracle Cloud Security & Controls Lead – M&A Integrations
Posted 1 week ago by Central Business Solutions
Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a Staff Oracle Cloud Security & Controls Lead to own the security architecture, acc...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Fully Remote Role :: Oracle Cloud Security & Controls Lead - M&A Integrations
Posted 1 week ago by SUS Infotech Inc
Fully remote roleLocation: San Francisco, CaliforniaRole: Staff Oracle Cloud Security & Controls Lead M&A Integr...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Hybrid in California
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About Our Cloud Security Contract Roles
What does a cloud security contractor do?
Cloud Security contractors are engaged to protect the infrastructure, data, and workloads that organisations run across public cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP. The work spans a wide range of activities: assessing the security posture of existing cloud environments, designing and implementing security architectures for new cloud deployments, configuring identity and access management controls, implementing threat detection and monitoring capabilities, remediating misconfigurations, and ensuring cloud environments meet regulatory and compliance requirements. Cloud Security contractors are brought in when organisations are migrating to the cloud and need security designed in from the outset, when a security assessment has identified material gaps, or when a dedicated security capability is needed within a platform team.
The core competencies for Cloud Security contracting include are platform-specific and deep. Strong working knowledge of the shared responsibility model and the native security tooling on the relevant platform is expected as a baseline: for AWS this includes AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM, and AWS Config; for Azure it includes Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Entra ID, and Azure Policy. Experience with infrastructure-as-code security, including scanning Terraform or CloudFormation templates for misconfigurations using tools such as Checkov or tfsec, is increasingly expected. Familiarity with cloud security frameworks including CIS Benchmarks, the Cloud Security Alliance CCM, and regulatory requirements such as PCI DSS or ISO 27001 as they apply to cloud environments is widely valued. Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, or CISSP are well regarded and frequently listed as requirements at senior level.
What is the market like for cloud security contractors?
Cloud Security contracting is one of the fastest-growing segments within the broader cybersecurity contractor market. Demand is being driven by the pace of cloud adoption across UK organisations, combined with the increasingly sophisticated threat landscape targeting cloud-hosted workloads. Regulatory pressure from the FCA, the ICO, and sector-specific bodies is also compelling organisations to invest in cloud security capability they do not hold permanently. Supply of experienced Cloud Security contractors who combine deep platform knowledge with genuine security expertise remains limited relative to demand, supporting rate levels at the top of the cybersecurity contracting market.
How much do cloud security contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for cloud security roles typically range from £600 to £1000 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many cloud security vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 cloud security contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to October 2026.