• Review and refine AI-generated outputs related to cloud architecture, infrastructure design, deployment strategies, and practical aspects of managing cloud environments • Evaluate AI responses for architectural soundness, security, scalability, and compliance with industry standards • Draft realistic cloud architecture scenarios based on your direct professional experience • Create scenario variations from different perspectives (e.g. cloud architect, client, DevOps engineer, or IT manager) • Identify gaps, oversights, or weak reasoning in AI-generated cloud content

• In Wrocław within the automotive industry, actively seeking a professional to strengthen our team.

cFocus Software seeks a Cloud Security Engineer to join our program supporting Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - 3+ years of experience in cloud security engineering or cybersecurity engineering. - Hands-on experience with AWS (preferably GovCloud) and cloud security services. - Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FISMA). Duties: - Design, implement, and maintain cloud security controls across AWS GovCloud and integrated cloud platforms. - Support cloud security architecture validation, ensuring alignment with Zero Trust principles and federal mandates. - Implement and manage cloud-native security tools (AWS Shield, GuardDuty, logging, etc.) and third-party tools (SIEM, SOAR, EDR). - Perform continuous monitoring of cloud, network, and endpoint environments to detect and respond to threats in real-time. - Support Security Operations Center (SOC) activities including incident detection, response, and mitigation. - Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage remediation efforts, including tracking CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs). - Implement log aggregation, analysis, and security event monitoring using SIEM platforms such as Splunk. - Support threat detection, threat hunting, and integration of threat intelligence feeds. - Perform fit/gap analysis of cloud security posture and recommend improvements or new solutions. - Configure and maintain identity and access management (IAM), privileged access management, and authentication systems. - Support data protection strategies including encryption, DLP, and secure data handling. - Implement and maintain security automation and orchestration (SOAR) for incident response. - Support audit readiness, compliance reporting, and adherence to NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and RMF requirements. - Collaborate with architects, engineers, and SOC analysts to ensure secure integration across systems. - Maintain documentation of cloud security configurations, processes, and procedures.

Title: Senior Cloud Engineer Employee Type: Contract Location: Charlotte, NC, US Job Type: Infrastructure and Security Pay Range: $60 - $65 per hour Job#: 3026835 Job Description: Title / Position: Senior Cloud Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC - 8333 Forest Point Blvd Charlotte, NC 28273 - Hybrid allowance: 4x/week onsite, 1/week remote Contract Duration: Through EOY and likely extension beyond that Top Requirements: - Argo CD - Kubernetes/Docker/Swarm - Cloud experience - GCP highly preferred - AWS ok Plusses - Kore.AI experience - NLP/ML experience - SIP or voice over IP Day to Day Responsibilities/project specifics: This person will be talking with AI developers about sizing and scaling applications with respect to containerization. This person will not be doing hands on development or coding, but rather right sizing platforms metrics and ensuring optimal performance. The containers are housed within the Kore.AI platform, which is within AWS cloud. This will eventually be migrated to GCP and the migration will be part of the job duties of this resource. Argo is the CICD platform used to track code changes and deployments. Ideal candidates will have experience on the infrastructure vs. application side. The team is seeking someone with excellent communication and experience in the field. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.