Contract Cyber Security Specialist

Job Title : Cloud Cyber Security Specialist

Location : Remote – Must be Eastern Time Zone

Compensation : $120,000 - $150,000 USD

About Centric Software

Centric Software stands at the forefront of innovation, delivering cutting-edge PLM solutions tailored specifically for the retail, fashion, footwear, luxury, and consumer goods industries. Our enterprise software applications are designed to meet the unique challenges of the fast-moving consumer goods market, empowering businesses to manage, optimize, and execute their critical processes with ease.

From concept to production, our software solutions streamline the journey of bringing products to life. We support our customers in effectively managing materials, sourcing, quality, and pricing, ensuring every step leads to a successful final catalog. With Centric Software, businesses can navigate the complexities of product development with confidence and agility.

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Job Summary

Centric Software is seeking a seasoned Cloud Engineering Manager – Security & Compliance to join our growing CyberSecurity team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact while paving the way for a potential full-time position based on performance and business needs.

This is a hybrid role that combines hands-on engineering with governance and compliance leadership. You’ll be responsible for securing our AWS and Azure cloud environments, driving best practices, and ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.

We’re looking for a cloud security leader with proven experience managing teams of cloud security engineers, and a strong focus on proactive security architecture, compliance frameworks, and audit readiness.

If you\'re passionate about cloud security, thrive in both technical and strategic domains, and want to contribute to a global SaaS organization, we’d love to connect.

Responsibilities

• Partner with security and engineering leadership to design and communicate a scalable, resilient cloud security roadmap that aligns with business objectives.
• Establish regular team practices to ensure security champions are accountable for their deliverables, with risks and priorities clearly communicated to stakeholders. Project timelines, SLAs, and delivery estimates are transparent and agreed upon in advance.
• Develop and maintain cloud security programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and privacy laws, while anticipating future industry developments and emerging threats.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cloud security initiatives, requirements, and escalations, providing subject matter expertise and proactively communicating security posture to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support employee retention and growth by mentoring and coaching the team, fostering a people-first culture with clear expectations and structured support to achieve high performance.
• Define and track KPIs, OKRs, and security metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of the cloud security program, ensuring integration with Vulnerability Management, GRC, and Security Operations.

What You’ll Achieve

In the first 3 months :

In the first 6 months :

In the first 12 months :

Qualification

AWS (IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, KMS, Config, CloudTrail)

Certifications (Preferred)

AWS Certified Security – Specialty

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor

GIAC Cloud Security Engineer (GCLD)

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $150,000 plus variable. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The range for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary and certain positions may be offered with additional variable incentives.

Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.

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