Remote AWS Cloud Security Engineer

Description:

• The AWS Cloud Security Engineer will serve as the primary administrator and security agent for the company's systems and telecommunications.
• This role involves monitoring user accounts for least privileges, including the creation and removal of accounts across various platforms such as Linux, AWS IAM, VOIP, and Email.
• Responsibilities include architecting, designing, implementing, and deploying technical security controls to address security needs and enable new business opportunities.
• The engineer will research and evaluate new security technologies to fill gaps in existing security services.
• The role requires enhancing the security team's capabilities by planning solution delivery, answering technical questions, and mentoring team members.
• The engineer will evaluate network and security technologies to plan security systems and determine security requirements through analyses and risk assessments.
• Implementation of security systems will involve specifying intrusion detection methodologies and preparing preventive measures.
• The engineer may provide leadership and mentoring in areas of expertise to peers and management.
• Compliance with required standards and procedures is essential, along with developing risk-based mitigation strategies for various systems.
• Responsibilities also include creating and maintaining vulnerability management policies, designing security automation, and responding to technical support inquiries.
• Server administration tasks, routine audits, and nightly backups are part of the job duties.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in technology or computer science is required for this position.
• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure and information security.
• Competency in Bash scripting is necessary.
• The ability to work well under pressure is essential.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience with industry-leading vulnerability scanners and understanding vulnerability landscapes is necessary.
• Familiarity with Common Vulnerability Scoring methodology is required.
• Candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in IAAS and PAAS on a global scale is required.
• Strong experience with cloud virtualization technologies, specifically Docker and AWS, is necessary.
• Familiarity with the AWS shared responsibility model from a security standpoint is required.
• Time management skills are essential for this role.
• Prior technical support experience is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, equipment, technology, and performance-monitoring tools is required.
• Specific skills in Linux administration, AWS, Debian, Nagios or Icinga, DNS, HAProxy, Nginx, and FreePBX are preferred.

Benefits:

• This position offers the flexibility of remote work.
• The engineer will be expected to be available during standard US business hours (9am-5pm EST).
• The role provides opportunities for professional growth and development through mentoring and training.
• Employees will have the chance to work with cutting-edge security technologies and practices.
• The company promotes a collaborative work environment, allowing for teamwork and shared success.