senior cloud security engineer - on-site.

Take the next step in your career with this exciting 7 month extendable contract opportunity as a Senior Cloud Security Engineer for our Calgary client. This role offers the chance to work 100% onsite in a dynamic enterprise environment where you will take over as a technical lead for critical security initiatives. You will join a collaborative team of 30 professionals spread across North America, focusing on governing and enforcing a high-priority security stack. If you are a self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys working independently to solve complex challenges, this is the perfect chance to make a lasting impact on our client's security posture.

Advantages
• Access to a long-term contract with the potential for extension or permanent conversion based on performance.
• Work with a modern, industry-leading security stack including Zscaler, Crowdstrike, and Proofpoint.
• Gain high visibility as the primary technical specialist for security governance and enforcement.
• Collaborate within a large, diverse team of 30 security and infrastructure experts.
• Engage in a role that values autonomy and empowers you to lead security projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities
• Design and maintain security controls across AWS and other multi-cloud environments.
• Manage and optimize Zscaler Internet Access and Private Access deployments to ensure secure connectivity.
• Administer Proofpoint environments to protect against email threats and data loss.
• Deploy and manage the CrowdStrike Falcon platform for endpoint protection and incident response.
• Investigate security events and coordinate remediation efforts across the organization.
• Develop automation scripts using Python or PowerShell to improve security workflows.
• Conduct regular security reviews and risk assessments for hybrid cloud infrastructures.

Qualifications
• At least 7 years of experience in security engineering with a focus on cloud environments.
• Hands-on expertise with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) and the CrowdStrike suite of tools.
• Strong technical background in AWS security technologies and best practices.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools like PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders.

Summary
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role where your technical skills will directly shape the security landscape of a major organization. We are looking for a versatile professional who can balance technical depth with the ability to communicate clearly across different teams. If you are ready to apply your expertise in cloud security and endpoint protection to a challenging new project, we want to hear from you. Please apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!

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