Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Job Overview : The Senior Cloud Security Engineer will be responsible for protecting the company's cloud infrastructure across multiple cloud environments.

This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining security protocols and systems to defend against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

The Senior Cloud Security Engineer will also lead incident response efforts, conduct security assessments, and provide guidance to junior team members.

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Key Responsibilities :

• Cloud Security Architecture and Design :
• Develop and implement robust security architectures for various cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Ensure security best practices are integrated into all cloud systems and applications.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions specific to cloud security to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Cloud Security Integration and Management :
• Manage and optimize security configurations within cloud platforms, including Web Application Firewall (WAF), DDoS protection, secure DNS, and identity management.
• Monitor and respond to security events detected by cloud native tools and third party security solutions.
• Collaborate with the network team to ensure secure and efficient traffic routing and connectivity within cloud environments.
• Incident Response and Threat Management :
• Lead incident response efforts, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery from security incidents.
• Analyze security incidents to identify root causes and recommend improvements to prevent future occurrences.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats and integrate threat intelligence into security operations.
• Security Assessments and Audits :
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests in cloud environments to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
• Perform security audits to ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed reports of security assessments and present findings to senior management.
• Security Operations and Monitoring :
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of security monitoring tools and systems within cloud environments.
• Investigate and respond to security alerts and anomalies detected by monitoring systems.
• Maintain and optimize security tools to ensure maximum effectiveness.
• Policy Development and Compliance :
• Develop, update, and enforce information security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
• Conduct security awareness training for employees to promote a culture of security within the organization.
• Security Recommendations and Best Practices :
• Implement Zero Trust architecture principles to enhance security.
• Employ multi factor authentication (MFA) across all critical systems.
• Utilize encryption for data at rest and in transit.
• Regularly update and patch systems and applications to protect against known vulnerabilities.
• Implement and manage security incident and event management (SIEM) systems to centralize and analyze security events.
• Mentorship and Leadership :
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior security team members.
• Lead security projects and initiatives, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in cyber security and share knowledge with the team.

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field. CISSP required;

other advanced degrees or certifications (CISM, CEH, AWS Certified Security Specialty, Microsoft Certified : Azure Security Engineer, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, etc.) preferred.

• Experience : Minimum of 5 7 years of experience in cyber security, with a focus on security engineering, cloud security, and incident response.
• Technical Skills :
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies relevant to multiple cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, network security, encryption, authentication, and access control.
• Experience with cloud security management, including cloud native security tools and third party security solutions.
• Experience with Cloudflare security configurations and management.
• Knowledge of scripting and programming languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
• Soft Skills :
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Leadership and project management capabilities.

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