Cloud Governance Engineer

Job ID

115000-1

Title

Cloud Governance Engineer

Location

Stamford, CT/Remote

Duration

6+ Months

Salary Range

$55- $58 an hour

ROLE_DESCRIPTION -

Policy & Compliance Design

• Create and maintain automated governance frameworks using tools like Azure Policy, AWS Config, or GCP Organization Policies.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Build and manage reusable Terraform, ARM, or Bicep templates for compliant landing zones.

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Configure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), least-privilege permissions, and enterprise directory integration.

Cloud Account Lifecycles

Provision, baseline, and monitor cloud accounts, subscriptions, or projects to ensure continuous compliance.

Cost & Resource Optimization

Track cloud spend, enforce tagging strategies, and implement resource-cleanup guardrails.

Monitoring & Auditing

Integrate cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools and monitoring dashboards to detect drift or policy violations.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience

Generally 3 to 7+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or systems engineering (with senior/lead roles requiring 5–7+ years).

Cloud Platforms

Hands-on experience with AWS, Client Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (often multi-cloud).

Scripting & IaC

Proficiency in Terraform, Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Frameworks & Standards

Familiarity with enterprise compliance frameworks (such as SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or federal IT standards like FITARA).

Certifications

Cloud-specific security or architecture certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security / Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect

Company Benefits & Culture

• Inclusive and diverse work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits