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Compunnel Inc.

Sr Cloud Security Engineer- SRE

On site

Alpharetta, United states

Senior

Freelance

18-09-2025

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Skills

Communication Teamwork Leadership Python Ruby Go Bash Firewalls Encryption Cloud Security GitHub GitLab CI/CD DevOps Docker Kubernetes Monitoring Jenkins Ansible Problem-solving Networking Effective Communication Linux Operating Systems Programming Azure AWS Google Cloud Platform Project Management cloud platforms Gitlab CI OpenShift Terraform Prometheus Grafana Infrastructure as Code GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

Multiple Location: Alpharetta, GA, Berkeley Height, NJ, Columbus, OH and Frisco, TX

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Security Engineer - SRE to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in systems administration, cloud computing, and infrastructure as code, with a particular focus on solution engineering/site reliability. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our security posture and streamline processes through automation.

Technical Skills

* Programming and Scripting: Strong proficiency in languages like Python, Go, Bash, or Ruby. SREs often need to write automation scripts and build tooling.

* Systems Administration: Deep understanding of operating systems (Linux/Unix), file systems, processes, and system configurations.

* Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Chef to manage infrastructure.

* Cloud Computing: Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including services like EC2, S3, Kubernetes, and serverless functions.

* Containers and Orchestration: Expertise in containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift).

* Networking: Understanding of networking concepts, including DNS, firewalls, load balancing, and VPNs.

* Monitoring and Observability: Experience with monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or New Relic. Ability to set up and maintain monitoring dashboards, alerts, and logs.

* Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI.

* A strong understanding of HashiCorp Vault and Terraform will make you stand out.

2. Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting

* Incident Management: Ability to manage and respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement post-mortem reviews.

* Automation: Focus on automating repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error.

* Performance Tuning: Skills in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in systems and applications.

3. Collaboration and Communication

* Teamwork: Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams.

* Documentation: Skill in creating clear and comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and incident reports.

* Communication: Effective communication skills for interacting with stakeholders and explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

4. Reliability and Scalability

* Service-Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service-Level Agreements (SLAs): Understanding of setting, monitoring, and maintaining SLOs and SLAs for system reliability.

* Scalability: Knowledge of best practices for designing and scaling systems to handle increased loads and demands.

* Redundancy and Resilience: Experience in designing systems with redundancy and fault tolerance to minimize downtime.

5. Security and Compliance

* Security Best Practices: Understanding of security principles, such as access control, data encryption, and secure coding practices.

* Compliance: Familiarity with compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS, depending on the industry.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

* Bachelor degree in business or equivalent work experience

* 10 years of previous program leadership and/or relevant consulting experience

* Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in program management framework, knowledge groups & life cycle

* 5+ years' experience in driving large scale data center consolidation efforts

* Minimum 5 years' experience with matrix management of cross-functional processes and teams

* Proficient with Project Management tools

About the Company

Compunnel, Inc., founded in 1994 and headquartered in New Jersey, is at the forefront of providing customized workforce and digital transformation solutions, enhancing the total experience for our valued business allies. Our approach integrates innovative technologies with a human-centric dialogue, exceeding the needs of our customers, employees, partners, and key growth contributors and delivering exceptional value. With a strategic presence across the United States through over 30 local service delivery centers and glob... Know more