Cloud Security Engineer

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment. Join our Technology Team as a Cloud Security Engineer located in various offices. We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team. This role can be based in various offices, on a hybrid basis. This role reports to the Technology Security Manager. Position Summary The Cloud Security Engineer (Advisory) plays a key role within the Information Security organization, providing technical and advisory guidance to strengthen the security of the firm’s cloud environment. Primarily Microsoft Azure, with expanding presence in AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), 21ViaNet, Microsoft GCC. This role serves as a security advisor to the Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and other technology teams, focusing on secure configurations, architectural reviews, and compliance alignment. The engineer applies past technical experience in cloud security to review, recommend, and guide, rather than directly build or operate, cloud controls. In addition to their cloud advisory duties, the Cloud Security Engineer will actively support Information Security operations by participating in the on call rotation and contributing to incident response activities, including analysis and containment guidance for cloud related events. Key Responsibilities Partners with Cloud Services and IAM teams to ensure cloud configurations and identity controls meet firm security standards and compliance requirements Participates in cloud architecture and design reviews, providing actionable recommendations that balance security, usability, and performance Assists teams in interpreting and applying approved cloud security standards, policies, and baseline configurations Provides advisory support for cloud security posture management (CSPM) findings helping to prioritize remediation and validate risk mitigation strategies Offers guidance on logging, monitoring, and threat detection practices using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and native security tools Supports data protection efforts by advising on encryption, information classification, and use of Microsoft Purview or equivalent tools Collaborates with Information Governance, Risk, and Compliance teams