Cloud Security Engineer

$101,000 - $147,000/Yr

Visionary Technology Consultants - Rockville, MD

posted 5 months ago

Full-time
Rockville, MD
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing AWS-based solutions with a focus on high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully deploying and maintaining complex cloud environments, with expertise in automating processes, optimizing performance, and addressing technical challenges. In this role, you will engage in AWS Infrastructure Design and Management, where you will design, implement, and manage AWS-based solutions, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability. You will collaborate with cross-functional security and operational teams to define infrastructure requirements and optimize system performance. Additionally, you will be responsible for Resource Provisioning and Configuration, creating and managing virtual servers, networks, and other resources using AWS tools such as EC2, VPC, and Route 53. You will configure and manage auto-scaling and load balancing to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization. Automation and Scripting will be a key part of your responsibilities, as you will automate routine tasks and workflows using AWS Lambda and Python, implementing efficient automation strategies to enhance system efficiency and reduce manual intervention. Security Implementation is critical, and you will implement security best practices, including IAM policies, Secure VPC configurations, and encryption mechanisms. You will also design and manage Virtual Workspaces for external clients, ensuring security and a seamless user experience. Your role will also involve Identity and Access Management, where you will build and design OKTA Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Application services, enforcing FIPS 140-2 level encryption on Single Sign-On (SSO) and MFA services. You will play a crucial role in the Zscaler ZTNA rollout, enabling secure access to internal applications for remote users. Furthermore, you will lead the Windows Server 2019 rollout in the cloud environment, utilizing Nutanix VM deployment and configuring golden VM images. Monitoring and Documentation will be essential, as you will monitor system health and performance using CloudWatch, proactively identifying and resolving issues. You will document architecture diagrams, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting guides. If you are passionate about cloud security, possess a strong technical background, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success of our growing organization.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage AWS-based solutions, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional security and operational teams to define infrastructure requirements and optimize system performance.
  • Create and manage virtual servers, networks, and other resources using AWS tools such as EC2, VPC, and Route 53.
  • Configure and manage auto-scaling and load balancing to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization.
  • Automate routine tasks and workflows using AWS Lambda and Python.
  • Implement security best practices, including IAM policies, Secure VPC configurations, and encryption mechanisms.
  • Design and manage Virtual Workspaces for external clients, ensuring security and seamless user experience.
  • Build and design OKTA Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Application services, enforcing FIPS 140-2 level encryption on Single Sign-On (SSO) and MFA services.
  • Play a crucial role in the Zscaler ZTNA rollout, enabling secure access to internal applications for remote users.
  • Lead the Windows Server 2019 rollout in the cloud environment, utilizing Nutanix VM deployment and configuring golden VM images.
  • Monitor system health and performance using CloudWatch, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
  • Document architecture diagrams, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Cloud Security Engineer, with a focus on AWS.
  • Strong scripting and automation skills, particularly with Python.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty are a plus.
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