Assess, design, and document security solutions and processes for Amazon Web Service (AWS) and Azure.
Direct tasks and develop milestones for Information Security projects in support of Information Security goals in line with the Company's direction.
Work with software developers on secure best practices in Infrastructure as Code, cloud design patterns and CI/CD with built-in application security controls.
Work with key areas of business and IT to develop baseline network, cloud, container, and application security standards and integrate into the CI/CD pipeline.
Implement and automate “security as code” using cloud services and CI/CD components as necessary.
Design security architecture, methods, and controls required to meet security, compliance, and audit requirements.
Develop, review, and update a library of technical documentation.
Develop metrics and provide regular reports to senior management.
Set requirements and direct managed security service providers (MSSPs) to ensure that they are appropriately managing the services to provide security to the company.
Perform regular security audits and automated compliance checks on AWS and Azure resources.
Collaborate with SRE and development teams to ensure secure coding, build, and deployment practices.
Work closely with DevOps, SREs, and developers to champion a "security by design" culture.
Participate in security audits and formulate a plan of action and milestones to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Establish security baselines using best practices such as CIS benchmarks.
Work with other teams to test and implement security baselines into cloud environments.
Maintain thorough understanding of new developments and techniques in cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance.
Represent Information Security in disaster recovery procedures and exercises.
Log and update all security incidents in the company’s ticketing system and update management regularly on the threats, mitigation plans, and status.
Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes introduced to the network and cloud infrastructure.
Establish processes to perform regular reviews of security configurations of cloud and software development environments.
Develop vulnerability management processes and manage the process to remediate the vulnerabilities.
Establish a process to escalate when vulnerabilities cannot be remediated in a timely manner.
Review security notifications from the company’s vendors to determine which vulnerabilities would cause an impact.
Assist in developing and enforcing data governance policies, data classification standards, and compliance workflows (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
Provide 24/7 on-call support for security incidents related to network systems and infrastructure.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of experience in security engineering, DevSecOps, or cloud security
Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security Specialty) preferred
Significant technical experience in AWS and Azure cloud computing technologies and automation (HashiCorp, Terraform, GitLab, JIRA, etc.)
Experience in DevOps environments working with and influencing developers to maintain security through CI/CD processes
Proficient and up to date with Azure and AWS
Hands on experience with Azure Resource Manager, AWS CloudTrail, AWS IAM, AWS Security Hub, AWS Control Tower
Experience with the development, deployment, and automation of security solutions in an enterprise cloud-based environment
Knowledge of network based, system level, and application layer attacks and mitigation methods
Experience extracting pertinent security data from SIEM solutions, audit logs, and reports
Knowledge of technical security control environments and compliance frameworks including NIST Cloud Security Frameworks, CSA CCM, ISO 27017
Extensive knowledge of cloud environments including security, configuration, and management
Documentable knowledge of cloud architecture, networks, security, network planning, and analysis
Demonstrated experience implementing security policies and procedures
Benefits
Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
Competitive dental and vision benefits
401(k) + match
Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
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Hard skills
security engineeringDevSecOpscloud securityInfrastructure as CodeCI/CDvulnerability managementsecurity architecturesecurity auditsdata governancecompliance workflows
Soft skills
leadershipproject managementcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingattention to detailadaptabilitystrategic planninginfluencing