The Cloud Engineer provides expertise in the analysis, assessment, development, and evaluation of security controls to our public cloud environment. Additionally, the Cloud Engineer assists in the development of cyber security requirements, conducts security risk assessments, evaluates security services and technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Participate in efforts that tailor the company’s security policies and standards for use in cloud environments
Propose and/or design technical solutions, which include creating prototypes and proofs of concept while maintaining a security mindset
Work closely with cloud platform architects to deliver creative solutions to complex technology challenges and business requirements.
Automate security controls, data and processes to provide better metrics and operational support
Utilize Public cloud-based APIs when appropriate to write network/system level tools for securing cloud environments
Stay current on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities and controls.
Identify detect and remediate failures in security controls by executing continuous instrumentation and validation of security capabilities
Qualifications
Has a demonstrable experience as a Public Cloud Engineer ( Experience in Openshift or any other containerization software would be nice but not evaluated as a primary skill)
Bachelor’s degree on any STEM academic discipline
Minimum of 5-7 years of IT Security and/or security engineering experience in Public Cloud (on premise administration or any network experience will not be evaluated). Clear passion for Cloud Security and Cloud technologies.
Must have experience with virtualization (cloud or non-cloud)
Expert knowledge of Cloud infrastructure, security architectures, and standards
Deep technical knowledge of Amazon Web Services (more than 5 years in demonstrable projects, we will request evidences to cover this point)
Able to demonstrate clear understanding of current threats to Public Cloud infrastructure
Able to automate/script daily tasks through Python and/or JavaScript (last 5 years of demonstrable hands-on experience)
Experience with web-based applications or web-services
Proficient in Linux system administration, automation and operations
Experience in designing and implementing standards, specifications and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and accountability for achieving results.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols)(not only applied to onprem infrastructures)
Experience in working in and with Agile delivery teams / projects / programs
