Remote Cloud Security Engineer

Description:

• The Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for assessing, identifying, and implementing security requirements for various customer cloud tenants across major cloud service providers.
• This role includes developing cloud security strategies that integrate with third-party technologies and business requirements.
• The engineer will evaluate existing cloud security configurations and integrations and recommend improvements.
• Support will span both CSP-specific security configurations and cloud security tooling setup and configuration.
• The candidate will work with cloud team members to provide secure configurations within the cloud service provider.
• Responsibilities include engineering or administration of cloud environments with a security-first perspective.
• The engineer will collaborate with IT and cloud security teams to implement and secure cloud tenants, resources, and configure security policies, standards, and best practices.
• They will implement scalable and resilient cloud solutions within cloud platforms and introduce cloud security tooling as part of an overall Cloud Security Program using tools such as CNAPP platforms.
• The role involves assessing, implementing, or recommending secure usage of cloud APIs and integrations.
• The engineer will ensure cloud tenants, applications, and data meet high availability design principles for disaster and business recovery.
• They will analyze and ensure proper monitoring and alerting systems are in place for tenants, services, and integrations.
• The engineer will evaluate and recommend cloud platforms and cloud security tooling based on business requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaboration with software developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders is essential to integrate cloud security tooling solutions into new or existing systems and tenants.
• The engineer will stay current with emerging cloud security platforms and trends to advise on the adoption of new cloud security tooling features and services.
• They will work closely with development teams to support DevOps practices and implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• The engineer will lead technical discussions and presentations for internal teams and customers.
• Consistently producing work products in conformance with GuidePoint Security standards is expected.
• The engineer will approach problem-solving collectively with senior staff and internal and external clients to achieve mutually beneficial results.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be required as needed.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud administration or cloud security in medium to large companies is required.
• A strong understanding of cloud technologies, business drivers, and emerging cloud computing trends is necessary.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.
• The candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to solve technical, managerial, or operational problems and evaluate options based on relevant information, resources, well-rounded experience, and knowledge is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and lead presentations, training courses, and effective working sessions is essential.

Benefits:

• The position offers a primarily remote workforce (U.S. based only), with some travel required for certain positions and on-site work for Federal positions.
• Group Medical Insurance options include a Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans) or a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees' premiums and 75% for family plans, with annual contributions of $500 per employee and $1000 per family).
• Group Dental Insurance is provided, with GuidePoint paying 100% of the premium for employees and 75% for family plans.
• Employees receive 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
• A healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance is included.
• Eligibility for a retirement plan begins after 2 months at open enrollment.
• A Pet Benefit Option is also available.