Senior Cloud Security Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Identify, analyze, and address vulnerabilities and configuration issues within cloud-based systems.

• Monitor cloud environments for potential security breaches and respond to incidents to minimize their impact.

• Evaluate cloud systems, pinpoint security weaknesses, and suggest corrective actions.

• Create, implement, and update cloud security protocols and procedures.

• Perform gap analyses and propose enhancements to security controls and risk management processes.

• Develop and execute risk management programs to bolster the security of cloud assets.

• Utilize and optimize cloud security tools to detect, prevent, and respond to threats.

• Enhance monitoring and response capabilities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security measures with business objectives and industry best practices.

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on cloud security policies, procedures, and standards.

• Monitor emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and practices, adapting security measures as necessary.

• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of eight years of cybersecurity experience, with at least three years dedicated to cloud security and vulnerability management.

• Comprehensive knowledge of cloud infrastructure, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Familiarity with cloud security tools, such as AWS GuardDuty or Prisma Cloud Compute.

• Experience in security incident response, risk management, and vulnerability mitigation within cloud environments.

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to conduct gap analyses and develop actionable plans to mitigate security weaknesses.

• Active Public Trust clearance is required.

• Must successfully complete pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

• Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer; may require standing or moving around the office for prolonged periods.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or CISSP are preferred.

• Experience with cloud-native security tools and SIEM solutions for cloud environments is preferred.

• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and compliance standards, such as NIST and ISO 27001, is preferred.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, especially in conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match.

• Paid time off.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Basic life and AD&D insurance.

• Supplemental life insurance options.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Paid holidays.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.

• Support for professional development, training, and certification.

• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits.