Senior Cloud App Security Engineer

Optimum4.0 - Bethpage, NY

Full-time - Senior

Bethpage, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer at our telecommunications company, you will play a critical role in securing our cloud infrastructure across platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure. Your expertise will be essential in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security measures to protect our cloud-based systems and data from cyber threats. You will lead risk assessments, develop security solutions, and ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust security architectures for cloud environments using tools like Wiz, Tenable, and Darktrace.
• Deploy and configure security tools and technologies to protect cloud infrastructure, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Develop and maintain monitoring systems for detecting and responding to security incidents in cloud environments.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate risks.
• Implement automation scripts and tools to streamline security processes and enhance incident response capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001 and NIST.
• Establish and maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and controls.
• Provide leadership and training on cloud security best practices and compliance obligations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding security risks and recommendations.
• Mentor junior cloud security engineers and lead security-related projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum five to seven years of experience in cloud security engineering roles, focusing on GCP, AWS, and Azure.
• Proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing security controls within cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and architecture.
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or PowerShell for automation.
• Industry certifications in cloud security (e.g., CCSK, CCSP, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer, AWS Certified Security - Specialty) are highly desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud cost optimization and understanding of cloud pricing models.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Network Security.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring practices