Cloud Security Engineer

HCL Technologies is hiring a Cloud Security Engineer for its cybersecurity practice based in Chennai. You will secure cloud environments for enterprise clients on AWS and Azure, implementing cloud-native security controls, compliance frameworks, and automated threat detection.

This is a growing area and the role involves working on cutting-edge cloud security tooling including AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, and CSPM platforms. You will collaborate with cloud architects and DevOps teams to embed security into infrastructure delivery.

• Implement cloud security controls on AWS and Azure for enterprise clients
• Configure CSPM tools and remediate cloud security posture findings
• Build security automation using Python and infrastructure-as-code

• Design and implement cloud security architecture for client environments
• Configure and manage CSPM tools for continuous compliance monitoring
• Build automated remediation pipelines for cloud security findings
• Conduct cloud security assessments and produce risk reports
• Support DevSecOps integration of security tooling into CI/CD pipelines

• 3-6 years of cloud security or DevSecOps experience
• Strong knowledge of AWS security services (GuardDuty, SecurityHub, CloudTrail, IAM)
• Experience with Azure Security Center, Defender for Cloud, and Entra ID
• Proficiency with CSPM tools (Prisma Cloud, Wiz, Lacework)
• Security certifications: AWS Security Specialty or AZ-500 preferred
• Scripting skills in Python for security automation