Cloud & Infrastructure Automation Engineer

29 Jul 2025

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Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Cloud & Infrastructure Automation Engineer for a Contract with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Chicago, IL or New York, NY. The Senior Cyber Defense Engineer will create, implement, and subsequently mature and support Cyber Defense solutions for our Client's Network and Systems, with a focus on Cloud computing and Automation, within Cyber Defense Engineering Global Information Security. This position will be responsible for creating and implementing Cloud platform security strategies that align with our Client's security standards and controls, along with automating operational tasks software deployments, policy testing, support procedures, API integrations, etc This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an individual who is looking to grow their skillset within a mature security practice. Responsibilities :

  • Create and execute Cyber Defense solutions in accordance with our Client's 18-24 month rolling Cyber Defense Roadmap
  • Manage projects according to project plans with an eye towards objective delivery, cost and risk management
  • Maintain industry awareness of the Cyber Defense product landscape, and emerging technologies
  • Perform service transition to operations teams and consumers.
Required Skills:
  • Solid understanding of Python, including working with APIs, metrics gathering, and automation.
  • Experience with any of the following: AWS, Google Cloud Platform or Azure, Google Cloud Platform preferred.
  • Demonstrated Terraform experience within a cloud practice.
  • Understanding of Linux operating systems, with RedHat derivatives preferred.
  • Knowledge of networking, subnets, routing, within a cloud computing space.
  • Working knowledge of containerization, including the migration of applications to containers.
  • A "documentation is a must mindset.
  • A desire to learn and grow as an engineer within the wider cyber defense engineering practice.
  • The ability to work independently, as well as communication to a wider audience.
  • The need to foster and grow team members across the cyber defense engineering team.
  • A good understanding of industry security standards (ie: ISO27001/2, NIST Cyber Security Framework, etc.)
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com . EEO Employer: Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status.

  • ID: #44466530
  • State: Illinois Chicago 60601 Chicago USA
  • City: Chicago
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-07-29
  • Deadline: 2022-09-26
  • Category: Et cetera