[Remote] Cloud Security Engineer- AWS

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Neos Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer/Architect - Splunk for a contract role with their client. The selected candidate will focus on implementing and maintaining security tools across the enterprise infrastructure, while ensuring compliance with security policies and frameworks.ResponsibilitiesImplementing, configuring, and maintaining security tools and services across OAG’s enterprise infrastructureConducting hands-on deployment of security technologies (e.g., CASB, endpoint detection, SIEM, DLP)Integrating security controls into IT systemsTroubleshooting complex security issues across heterogeneous environmentsCollaborating with system administrators, developers, and project managers to ensure that security configurations align with organizational policies and compliance frameworks (e.g., CJIS, TAC 202, NIST 800-53)Supporting secure transitions for major IT projects, including modernization efforts and the phased decommissioning of the OAG’s legacy mainframe system, to ensure appropriate data protection and risk mitigation throughout the system’s lifecycleSkills5 Years – RequiredExpert-level proficiency in designing, engineering, and optimizing Splunk-based security solutions, including advanced SPL query development, dashboard/report creation, alerting, and reusable knowledge objectsOnboarding and normalizing diverse data sources through field extractions, event types, tags, and custom source types; configuring Splunk for correlation searches, notable event frameworks, and risk-based alertingIntegrating with enterprise security tools and IT infrastructure; performing SIEM tuning, threat detection engineering, SOC workflow integration, development of security policies, and hardening proceduresEstablishing baseline configurations to ensure consistent, compliant, and effective security operations3 Years – RequiredProven experience in information security architecture, enterprise cybersecurity operations, regulatory compliance, cloud security compliance, and formal risk assessmentsStrong background in Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) platforms, including deployment, tuning, and threat investigationProficiency in security assessment techniques, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and remediation planningIn-depth knowledge of cloud security principles and experience securing workloads in AWS and Microsoft Azure environmentsExperience in AWS and Azure cloud security and IT governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisory services, including control frameworks, ISPRB/IRM, data classification, and policy violation managementSecurity exception handling, sensitive data handling (SDHA), data privacy and governance, Purview data classification, JIRA/ServiceNow, and internal/external audit supportCompany OverviewNeos is an Austin Tx based IT consulting and staffing firm specializing in Texas state and local governments, & higher education verticals. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.neosconsulting.com/.