Cloud Security Engineer

Role Overview

• Act as a technical bridge between security leadership's strategic requirements and hands-on implementation of security controls within the company's cloud infrastructure.
• Translate high-level IT-risk requirements into technical cloud security specifications.
• Develop automated metrics for ongoing performance measurement and reporting.
• Participate in cloud planning initiatives and ensure security measures are incorporated into architecture.
• Balance real-world security risks with business drivers such as speed, agility, and performance in a DevOps environment.
• Support Information Security policies and prioritize technical efforts.
• Work with IT leadership stakeholders to implement technical security projects that address identified risks in cloud environments.
• Assist resource owners and IT staff in understanding and responding to security audit failures and cloud configuration vulnerabilities.
• Manage production security issues and incidents within cloud platforms.
• Provide technical support and guidance for legal and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Design and implement technical controls to support and enforce defined security policies in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Research, evaluate, and test new cloud security hardware or software.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications CISSP, CCSP, or cloud-provider specific security certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) are a plus.
• A minimum of seven years of IT experience, with five years in an information security role specifically focused on cloud or network security.
• Experience with common information security management frameworks, such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix.
• Strong understanding of network and system security principles, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and securing containerized environments.
• Capability to develop and guide technical security initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical security procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems and identify security risks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with business managers and IT operations staff.
• The ability to build strong relationships across all business units and understand business imperatives.
• Proficiency in performing risk, control, and vulnerability assessments in cloud-native environments.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate technical security controls.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Docker
• Firewalls
• Google Cloud Platform
• Kubernetes

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Good Sam Roadside Assistance
• Discounts
• Paid parental leave (if eligibility is met)
• Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met)
• On the job training opportunities
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more!