Security Engineer, Cloud Security

Cape is a company focused on creating a privacy-centric cellular network, founded by experts in privacy and national security. They are seeking an experienced Security Engineer specializing in cloud security to design and implement security measures for their AWS environments, ensuring compliance and minimizing data security risks.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage robust security controls and policies within AWS, focusing on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and services
• Perform comprehensive security assessments of our cloud environments to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and recommend actionable mitigation strategies
• Lead the integration of security practices into the DevOps lifecycle, promoting secure development, deployment, and operational processes
• Utilize and optimize AWS security tools (such as Amazon GuardDuty, Amazon Inspector, AWS IAM, AWS KMS, AWS WAF, and AWS Shield) and explore third-party solutions to bolster our security posture
• Assist in running and address findings from penetration tests and security audits, and ensuring prompt and effective remediation
• Stay informed about the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance mandates affecting cloud environments, provide strategic guidance on technologies and best practices
• Provide expert mentorship to junior security team members and engineers across the company, to foster an organizational culture of security awareness and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate security requirements effectively into engineering projects and broader business initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years concentrated on cloud security within AWS environments
• Deep understanding of AWS architecture, security services, and best practices for securing cloud applications and data
• Proficiency in using infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (like CDK, Terraform, or AWS CloudFormation) and in automating security tasks within AWS
• Skilled in scripting languages (Python, TypeScript, Go) for the automation of security tasks and the integration of security tools
• Familiarity with containerization and microservices, particularly in securing stacks using these technologies
• Solid knowledge of network security, encryption technologies, and secure coding practices
• Excellent analytical skills for identifying and mitigating complex security vulnerabilities and risks
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, capable of working collaboratively across teams and effectively conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty) are advantageous