Cloud Security Engineer - Mid-Atlantic region (Remote)

GuidePoint Security

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite

501-1,000 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

As a Cloud Security Engineer at GuidePoint Security, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering cloud security solutions to various clients. This role involves advising, developing, implementing, and managing CNAPP Cloud Security tools, while leveraging the latest technologies in cloud security. You will work closely with customers to enhance their security posture and mitigate risks associated with cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform implementation of CNAPP and CSPM tools in multi-account AWS and Azure environments.
• Implement IaC scanning tools within the CI/CD Pipelines.
• Develop Infrastructure as code in Cloud Formation or Terraform.
• Develop custom control checks within CNAPP Platforms using JSON, REGO, or Terraform.
• Identify and evaluate potential threats and vulnerabilities to public cloud environments, applications, infrastructure, and systems.
• Lead the resolution of identified issues in public cloud environments.
• Perform container registry scanning.
• Review and create metrics, KPIs, and KRIs to track overall cloud security posture.
• Create, maintain, and update runbooks for cloud configuration checks.
• Advise customers on Cloud security best practices.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working in Cloud Security with Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with Cloud Security tools like Wiz.io, Orca, Lacework, Trivy, Aqua, Ermetic or Prisma Cloud.
• Experience with integrating tools into development pipelines such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.
• Understanding of a broad range of Cloud Security issues and their mitigation strategies.
• Experience developing code in Terraform, Python, PowerShell, Rego, and other languages.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time independently while handling multiple projects concurrently.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information security preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Cloud Security certifications are preferred.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee only $0 deductible and HSA plans) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
• 100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option