Chesapeake, Virginia, USA
12 hours ago
Cloud Security Engineer
As a Cloud Security Engineer, your role is to ensure the security and integrity of cloud-based systems and applications. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect sensitive data and infrastructure within cloud environments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and IT operations, to identify security risks and implement effective security controls.

Duties:Design and develop cloud security architectures and solutions aligned with industry best practices, compliance requirements, and organizational security policies.Evaluate and select appropriate security tools, technologies, and services for cloud environments.Implement security controls, including encryption, identity and access management, network security, and monitoring.Assess and secure cloud infrastructure components such as virtual machines, containers, storage, and networks.Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to identify and address weaknesses.Implement secure configuration management practices for cloud resources.Monitor and respond to security incidents, including intrusion detection and prevention.Implement strong authentication mechanisms, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and identity federation.Configure and manage security monitoring tools to detect and respond to security events.Analyze security logs, investigate incidents, and recommend remediation actions.Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.Required Skills:5+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure security on GCP or Azure or OCI10+ years of experience in IT security/engineering roles supporting a diverse range of technologiesAbility to multi-task and work independently in a distributed business environmentStrong knowledge of cloud computing platforms, such as Azure, OCI or Google Cloud Platform.In-depth understanding of cloud security principles, best practices, and architectures.Experience with security technologies and tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), SIEM, and vulnerability scanners.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teamsMinimum Education Level and Preferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical disciple or commensurate experience (10+ years) in IT Infrastructure security rolesGCP, Azure, OCI certifications such as Associate Cloud Engineer, Professional Cloud ArchitectExperience with DevOps practices such as CI/CD, version control, and testing
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