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Job Location drjobs

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

INR 140000 - 160000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Summary
We are seeking a Lead Cloud Security Engineer to design implement and maintain a secure scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure.
This role focuses on strengthening access control threat detection data protection and compliance in AWS and/or Azure environments.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud-native security tools automation and DevSecOps integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enforce security best practices.

Key Responsibilities
Identify and assess security risks communicate threats to stakeholders and implement remediation strategies.
Design and maintain preventive and remediation controls across AWS and Azure.
Apply security frameworks including CIS Benchmarks AWS Foundational Security Best Practices (FSBP) and Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark (MCSB).
Track and report on the effectiveness of AWS/Azure detective controls and third-party security solutions (e.g. Wiz).
Develop security processes cloud policies and standards to ensure proactive threat response.
Assist teams in integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and workflows.
Implement security automation to improve security posture.
Conduct security audits and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g. GDPR HIPAA).
Maintain and manage cloud security documentation.
Work with developers architects and operations teams to enforce security best practices.
Lead training sessions and workshops on AWS and Azure security.
Stay updated on emerging cloud security trends and integrate innovative solutions.

Required Qualifications
  • Strong experience in AWS and/or Azure security services.
  • Hands-on expertise with AWS: IAM Security Hub GuardDuty CloudTrail CloudWatch Config Automated Security Remediation and Azure: Entra ID Cloud Defender.
  • Experience securing containers and Kubernetes.
  • Strong network security skills (e.g. securing virtual networks firewalls governance subnets).
  • Knowledge of IaaS resource patching and container image scanning.
  • Familiarity with third-party security tools (e.g. Cloud Custodian Stacklet).
  • Experience managing hybrid cloud environments.
  • Proficiency in Python Terraform AWS Lambda Azure Functions.
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g. Terraform).
  • Experience implementing policy-as-code solutions using GitHub Copilot AWS Code Whisperer.
  • Knowledge of cloud security compliance frameworks (CIS AWS/FSBP Microsoft/MCSB GDPR HIPAA).
  • Expertise in embedding security within DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Hands-on experience with GitHub Azure DevOps PowerShell Bash AWS/Azure CLI.
  • Familiarity with container security in AWS/Azure.
  • Strong analytical mindset to assess complex security challenges.
  • Ability to effectively communicate security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Collaborative mindset for working in federated operating models.
  • Commitment to continuous learning in security best practices and emerging technologies.

Preferred Certifications
AWS Certified Security Specialty
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
CISSP CCSP or equivalent industry certifications

Education: Bachelors Degree


Certification: AWS Certified Security AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

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