Remote LB - Cloud Security Engineer - 157

Description:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join our team.
• This role is critical in ensuring the security and integrity of our cloud-native environments, with a primary focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage secure AWS cloud architectures.
• The candidate will develop and enforce cloud security standards and policies, and automate security controls using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• This position requires a proactive self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment, working closely with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security into every stage of the software development lifecycle.
• Responsibilities include developing and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure leveraging AWS best practices, creating and enforcing cloud security standards, and collaborating with teams to embed security into workflows.
• The role also involves utilizing SIEM systems and AWS-native logging tools to detect and respond to security incidents, identifying threats and vulnerabilities, and overseeing AWS IAM policies.
• The candidate will implement data protection strategies, support compliance initiatives, and stay current with emerging cloud security trends.

Requirements:

• The candidate must have deep expertise in AWS services and architecture, including compute, storage, networking, and security components.
• Proficiency in using Terraform to define, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure as code is required.
• The candidate should be skilled in AWS CloudFormation for automating the setup and management of AWS resources.
• Strong scripting skills in Python for automation and security tooling are necessary.
• Experience with Bash scripting to automate routine tasks and manage cloud environments is required.
• Knowledge of PowerShell for managing Windows-based cloud resources is essential.
• Expertise in designing and managing IAM policies, roles, and permissions is required.
• The candidate must have experience using AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Inspector, and Config for security management and compliance.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and expertise in designing and managing AWS VPCs is necessary.
• Familiarity with zero trust security models and incident response activities is required.

Benefits:

• The position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with DevOps and engineering teams.
• The role allows for continuous learning and staying current with emerging cloud security trends and technologies.
• The candidate will have the chance to implement and enforce security best practices in cloud environments.
• The position supports professional development through potential certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty and AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• The role provides a platform to contribute to compliance initiatives and enhance the organization's security posture.