Cloud Security Engineer

Job Summary:

Cloud Security Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Security Engineer to join our innovative team. This role is dedicated primarily to establishing and supporting security standards and solutions for Avnets cloud services. As a member of Avnets Global Cybersecurity & Compliance (GC&C) team you will support Avnets Azure environment as well as other cloud service providers by identifying developing documenting and communicating cloud security governance controls policies standards and best practices.

Whats in it for you

Along with offering a competitive salary package we also offer:

• A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
• A strong open-door policy within management
• An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Onsite Parking
• Flexible home working
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Reward schemes

What you will be doing:

• Research cloud computing and related security technologies capabilities and products
• Configure deploy and support the GCC teams enterprise cloud security tools
• Identify and assess security gaps in cloud services and recommend appropriate solutions
• Work with IaaS PaaS and SaaS owners administrators and developers assisting with their development and implementation of cloud security controls and remediation of vulnerable cloud resources
• Provide consulting and formal reviews as needed for cloud initiatives and projects
• Guide project teams developers and administrators in the execution of cloud services to adhere to industry best practices for security and align with Avnets risk appetite and compliance requirements
• Work closely with Security Operations to ensure adequate visibility and monitoring of security events and alerts support for vulnerability management and incident response and collaborate to evaluate threats relevant to cloud workloads and data
• Understand business goals and needs to provide a balanced security investment

What we are looking for:

• Extensive work experience gained in a similar role with a relevant Batchelors degree
• Deep technical knowledge of Azure and strong understanding of SaaS and application workload security in the context of cloud services
• Strong knowledge of Linux Windows networking storage containerization encryption API security auditing access control and authentication -Azure RBAC Azure AD SAML/OATH/LDAP
• Understanding of DevSecOps and infrastructure as code (IaC)
• Ability to automate tasks through scripting (Powershell Python or equivalent).
• Experience designing testing building deploying and supporting security tools and secure solutions
• Knowledge of industry best practices and disciplines to be the subject matter expert within the organization and contribute to the development of new concepts techniques and standards
• Ability to develop solutions to highly complex and uniquely challenging situations by extensive evaluation of alternatives and variables
• Working to make ongoing improvements to policies and procedures
• Serve as consultant to management and an internal/external spokesperson for the organization on major initiatives related to policies plans and long-term objectives
• Excellent communication collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Ability to act as an informal team lead or coach less experienced team members

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills.

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