Cloud Security Engineer

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Job Summary

Cloud Security Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Security Strategy & Architecture:

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine cloud security strategies, standards, and best practices tailored to AWS environments.

• Cloud Security Tools:

• Leverage AWS native tools such as

  Security Hub

  ,

  Inspector

  ,

  GuardDuty

  , and other services to monitor and improve security posture.

• Threat Detection & Response:

• Detect, analyze, and respond to security threats and incidents using tools like

  Wazuh

  and other SIEM platforms.

• Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and frameworks, including

  GDPR

  ,

  ISO 27001

  , and internal security policies.

• Risk Management:

• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to proactively identify and mitigate risks.

• Incident Management:

• Lead response efforts during security events, including investigation, containment, remediation, and root cause analysis.

• Automation & Efficiency:

• Design and implement automation for security operations to enhance efficiency and consistency across processes.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner with DevOps, IT, and Engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and day-to-day operations.

• Documentation:

• Maintain thorough documentation of security architectures, incident response procedures, and security policies.

• Training & Awareness:

• Develop and deliver security training sessions and awareness campaigns to foster a security-first culture across the organization

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline.
• Relevant certifications (e.g.,

  AWS Certified Security Specialty

  ,

  CCSP

  ,

  CISSP

  ) are highly desirable.

Experience:

• 4–6 years of hands-on experience in AWS cloud security, including use of services like Security Hub, GuardDuty, Inspector, and Wazuh.

• Technical Expertise:

• Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, network security, encryption, IAM, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security.

• Analytical Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset and ability to manage complex security scenarios.

• Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate complex security topics for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Team-Oriented:

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies
• Be part of a forward-thinking security team
• Opportunity to grow and lead security initiatives from the ground up
• Flexible work environment and a strong culture of innovation