Cloud Security Engineer
Cloud Security Engineer
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05-12-2024
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We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cloud Security Engineer to join our growing Information Security team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our cloud security detection tool sets identifying and prioritizing cloud misconfigurations and collaborating with crossfunctional teams to remediate vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. You will be at the forefront of securing our cloud environments and ensuring that all cloudbased assets adhere to security best practices and regulatory requirements.
MUST BE LOCAL TO TAMPA FL for a hybrid work environment.
MUST BE LOCAL TO TAMPA FL for a hybrid work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and Optimize Security Tools:
- Administer configure and optimize cloud (i.e. remove the noise to make actionable data) security tools such as CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management) CNAPP (Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms) and CWPP (Cloud Workload Protection Platform) to detect misconfigurations and security risks in realtime.
- Ensure that detection systems are calibrated for optimal performance with minimal false positives and comprehensive coverage of cloud infrastructure.
Misconfigurations and Vulnerabilities Identification:
- Continuously monitor cloud environments (AWS Azure GCP) to detect misconfigurations vulnerabilities and compliance issues.
- Perform thorough security assessments of cloudbased applications infrastructure and services to identify potential security weaknesses and risks.
- Work closely with internal teams to prioritize detected misconfigurations based on risk severity and business impact.
CrossTeam Cloud Security Support:
- Provide expert guidance and support to various teams (DevOps infrastructure development etc.) on initiatives involving cloud security.
- Ensure alignment of cloud security practices across the organization by actively participating in project planning design reviews and solution implementations.
Log Analysis and SIEM Optimization:
- Analyze cloud logs to detect security incidents and ensure comprehensive coverage of cloud activities.
- Identify and troubleshoot gaps in log ingestion ensuring that all relevant logs are properly ingested into the SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) for centralized monitoring and alerting.
Incident Response and Threat Hunting:
- Support security incident response efforts by providing expertise on cloud security issues and misconfigurations.
- Generate regular reports and metrics to communicate cloud security posture to leadership and stakeholders including the status of remediation efforts.
Policy and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations internal security policies and best practices related to cloud environments (e.g. SOC 2 PCIDSS HIPAA etc.).
- Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud security practices processes and procedures.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field is preferred
Experience:
- 2 years of experience in cloud security engineering or similar roles with handson experience securing cloud environments.
- Strong understanding of AWS native services and related logging capabilities.
- Proven experience managing security tools such as CSPM CNAPP vulnerability scanners and SIEM platforms.
Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of cloud security frameworks (e.g. AWS WellArchitected Framework CIS Benchmarks).
- Experience with log analysis SIEM integration threat hunting and incident response in cloud environments.
Certifications (Preferred):
- Relevant cloud and security certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Security Specialty Azure Fundamentals Cloud Security).
Important Notice:
This position description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing in the role and is not a contract. The essential responsibilities are outlined; other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support the Firm. All requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate physically or mentally challenged colleagues.
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