Cloud Security Engineer

Job Description

The Cloud Security Engineer helps architect, deploy and operate a secure cloud application infrastructure that aligns with business needs. The position is responsible for supporting operational innovation and providing security direction to the business to elevate the company’s security posture within a cloud computing infrastructure. An advanced role, the cloud security engineer helps deliver applications at scale and with resiliency to support business initiatives. The Cloud Security Engineer is also expected to possess advanced administrative and troubleshooting skills, and be knowledgeable about architecture, engineering and design principles. The Cloud Security Engineer should be adept at dealing with disparate applications and data systems to maintain the level of rigor required to adhere to business direction. Along with depth of system coverage, the role requires planning and design of policies and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Develop and maintain secure, resilient enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure in partnership with architects and system engineers.
• Secure cloud-based applications across public, private, and hybrid environments in accordance with corporate policies.
• Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls across cloud environments to enhance security.
• Ensure the use of secure configuration management tools (e.g., Jenkin, Chef, Ansible).
• Assist with development and utilization of scripts (e.g., Python, java) to enhance cloud security through automation.
• Monitor and assess new threats to recommend strategic initiatives for mitigating risks in cloud infrastructure.
• Conduct remediation efforts based on findings from security assessments and audits.
• Actively participate in security project meetings, guiding secure design and implementation of cloud solutions.
• Maintain oversight and assess risks presented by external vendors or service providers in cloud environments.
• Act as a key figure in the incident response process for cloud security incidents.
• Stay current with regulatory, privacy, and industry best practices impacting cloud security.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information assurance, MIS or related field AND
• Five (5) years’ experience in cybersecurity as a practitioner and with at least 2-3+ years exposure with Amazon Web Services (AWS) OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: One or more including CISSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, and Security+

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strong Linux and Windows support skills
• Experienced in cloud networking architecture and cloud operations
• Familiarity with tools such as Git, Jenkins, CloudFormation
• Network and …