Cloud Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and implement cloud security solutions to safeguard Leidos' cloud-based systems, networks, and information assets.

• Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert in cloud security services and technologies.

• Offer expert advice on cloud security architectures, shared responsibility models, and the security capabilities of cloud service providers.

• Collaborate with global teams in cloud engineering, infrastructure, and cyber security to deliver secure and scalable solutions.

• Work alongside Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS platform teams to enhance security controls and features.

• Support operational cloud security services to ensure their effectiveness, compliance, and alignment with business needs.

• Partner with Security Operations and Incident Response teams in investigations, threat detection, and remediation efforts.

• Create technical documentation, including solution designs, implementation guides, standards, and operational procedures.

• Identify automation opportunities for security processes to enhance operational efficiency.

• Contribute to the development of cloud security roadmaps and strategic initiatives that strengthen Leidos' global cyber security posture.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be an Australian citizen.

• Must possess at least a Baseline security clearance, with the ability to obtain NV1 security clearance.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Cyber Security, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Experience in implementing, supporting, and monitoring enterprise cloud security technologies across Azure, AWS, or other major cloud platforms.

• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 security services, cloud-native security controls, and shared responsibility models.

• Familiarity with identity and access management technologies, including Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, and Okta.

• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and secure network design.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID governance, Conditional Access, and MFA is advantageous.

• Knowledge of CASB, cloud governance, logging, monitoring, and enterprise-scale cloud security architecture is a plus.

• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code, scripting, or automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Python is advantageous.

• Experience in multi-cloud environments, including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform, is a bonus.

• Relevant certifications such as Azure Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Architect, AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, or CISSP are highly regarded.

🏝️ Benefits

• Life Days (up to 12 additional days off each year).

• Options for part-time arrangements.

• Job sharing opportunities.

• Compressed work hours.

• Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium.

• Dedicated wellness facilities.

• Access to over 120,000 on-demand courses.

• Opportunities for technical, project management, leadership, and professional development.

• Unique opportunities for career growth.

• Investment in employee development.