Cloud Security Engineer - Remote
Cloud Security Engineer - Remote
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Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to design implement and manage security controls across cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP). The role focuses on ensuring the confidentiality integrity and availability of cloud-hosted applications infrastructure and data. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud security frameworks automation threat detection and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and implement cloud security architectures in AWS Azure and/or GCP.
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Configure and manage identity and access management (IAM) role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication.
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Develop and enforce security policies standards and best practices for cloud environments.
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Implement encryption key management and secrets management (AWS KMS Azure Key Vault HashiCorp Vault).
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Monitor and respond to security alerts using SIEM IDS/IPS and cloud-native monitoring tools.
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Perform threat modeling vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for cloud workloads.
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Automate security controls using Terraform CloudFormation or Ansible.
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Ensure compliance with regulations (GDPR HIPAA ISO 27001 SOC 2 PCI-DSS NIST).
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Work with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security in CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
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Investigate and respond to cloud security incidents breaches and audits.
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Stay updated with the latest cloud security threats tools and best practices.
Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or related field.
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3 - 5 years of experience in cloud security cybersecurity or cloud engineering.
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Strong knowledge of AWS Azure or GCP security services (AWS GuardDuty Security Hub Azure Security Center GCP Security Command Center).
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Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python Bash PowerShell).
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Understanding of network security concepts (firewalls VPN IDS/IPS Zero Trust).
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Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk ELK QRadar Sentinel).
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Familiarity with container and Kubernetes security (EKS AKS GKE Istio).
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Excellent problem-solving and incident response skills.
Preferred Skills
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Security certifications such as:
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Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
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AWS Certified Security Specialty
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
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GIAC Cloud Security Engineer (GCLD)
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CISSP CISM or CEH
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Experience with Zero Trust SASE and CASB solutions.
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Knowledge of security automation and orchestration (SOAR).
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Hands-on experience with forensics and incident response in cloud environments.
Benefits
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Competitive salary and bonuses.
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Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
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Professional training and certification sponsorship.
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Flexible working arrangements (remote/hybrid).
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Opportunity to work on high-impact cloud security projects with leading enterprises.
Employment Type
Full Time
