We are supporting our client in their search for a skilled and experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join a dynamic and global team, taking ownership of securing cloud infrastructure in both AWS and MS Azure.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical experience in cloud security and security best practices, with a proven record of accomplishment in implementing security controls to protect cloud environments.

This position will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to safeguard cloud infrastructure and data assets.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions for AWS and MS Azure environments, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), network security, encryption, logging, and monitoring.
• Conduct regular audits and compliance assessments of cloud environments, identifying and remediating security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with Cyber Security Frameworks, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure and Application development teams to integrate security controls in the cloud using standardized configuration tools.
• Implement and manage standard AWS and Azure security tools including but not limited to AWS Tower, GuardDuty, Inspector, CloudTrail, AWS WAF, AWS KMS, SecurityHub, Entra ID, Azure Security Center, Azure ATP, and Azure Policy.
• Design, implement, and manage Entra ID Identity and Access Management including governance, role-based access controls, single sign-on integrations, and monitoring.
• Monitor cloud environments for security incidents and anomalies, and respond to suspected incidents in a timely manner.
• Provide security expertise and support to internal teams during the design, development, and deployment of infrastructure, applications, and services.
• Work with external partners and customers to address security-related issues and escalations.
• Assist with sales enablement including requests for proposal, updating documentation, and providing timely responses.

Qualifications:

• Extensive hands-on experience (4+ years) designing, implementing, and securing AWS or MS Azure. Experience in both AWS and Azure is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, including IAM policies, cloud configurations, cloud security tools, logging, monitoring, and alerting.
• Experience with networking in cloud environments, including native security controls, network access controls, next-generation firewalls, and web application firewalls.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve security issues quickly.
• Demonstrated experience as a cloud security subject matter expert that embraces a speak-up culture to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams.
• Experience in automation and orchestration tools, with proficiency in scripting languages being a plus.
• Cloud-based certifications in AWS and Azure are a plus.
• Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, etc.) are a plus.