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Cloud Security Engineer

  • Location:

    Stamford

  • Sector:

    Technology

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    US$180000 - US$220000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Gabriel Moore

  • Contact email:

    Gabriel.Moore@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-082023-221959_1694207897

  • Published:

    over 1 year ago

  • Expiry date:

    2023-10-08

My client, an insurance company, is currently seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join its Security Engineering function to act as a conduit for identifying and implementing capabilities needed for developing an agile and secure cloud environment. While working as a team, the ideal candidate will be passionate, collaborative, and highly knowledgeable in the cloud security space.

My client, an insurance company, is currently seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join its Security Engineering function to act as a conduit for identifying and implementing capabilities needed for developing an agile and secure cloud environment. While working as a team, the ideal candidate will be passionate, collaborative, and highly knowledgeable in the cloud security space.

Successful Cloud Security Engineers will:

  • Provide Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure subject matter expertise when collaborating on the design of secure solutions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to implement security controls to provide assurance that our cloud environment meets our company defined standards.
  • Lead Cloud Security implementation activities by managing daily tasks, driving behavior changes within the cloud environment, and engaging with senior leaders.
  • Explore new technologies, interacting with vendors to ensure the right technology is deployed for the use case being evaluated.
  • Provide support and direction for the implementation of our Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tool, which will include expanding its footprint, ensuring tool health is maintained, and enabling new modules.
  • Design and implement secure Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, with demonstrated understanding of AWS IAM policy design and their interactions with resources.

The Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum 7+ years of cumulative experience in cybersecurity engineering, governance, or operations roles with hands on experience in AWS or Azure.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • One or more Cloud Service Provider certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or others.

The Ideal Qualifications

  • Demonstrated scripting capabilities with modern languages, such as Python.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal presentation, and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with advanced Microsoft Office features for data analysis and presentation of findings.
  • Understanding of industry best practices and frameworks that accelerate adoption. Examples include NIST 800-53, PCI, CIS, and CSA CCM frameworks.
  • Hands on experience with third party and Cloud Service Provider supplied cloud security tools.
  • Ability to design security relevant infrastructure as code (IaC).
  • Practical experience with workflow management tools, such as ServiceNow.
  • Strong experience with Agile methodologies and familiarity with Confluence and JIRA.

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