Senior Cloud Security Engineer

AIG - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Senior

Charlotte, NC

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About the position

The Senior Cloud Security Engineer at AIG will lead cloud security engineering efforts, focusing on the Prisma Cloud Security suite. This role is crucial for securing enterprise-level cloud services across multiple providers, ensuring the protection of cloud workloads and data. The engineer will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in cloud security, mentoring junior team members and collaborating with various information security teams to address critical security risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud security engineering efforts related to the Prisma Cloud Security suite.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cloud security within the Information Security Organization.
• Assess cloud service offerings from AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to identify threats, risks, and controls.
• Mentor junior team members and developers on cloud security threats and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with other information security teams to address critical security risks.
• Monitor and address cloud security risk-related issues within the IT environment.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce cloud security policies and procedures.
• Work with vendors on roadmap development and strategic direction for security enhancements.
• Collaborate with security architecture and remediation teams on architecture blueprints and policies.
• Lead the development of security policies, standards, and procedures for cloud-based applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in cloud security or related roles.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Cloud Security Posture management solutions.
• Deep understanding of cloud/cloud hybrid platforms and associated security tools.
• Proficiency in implementing security measures in cloud-native environments such as Kubernetes.
• Certification in Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) or Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer - Prisma Cloud Associate is desired.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Security+, foundational/associate/security tracks for Azure, AWS, GCP.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package focused on health, wellbeing, and financial security.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Diversity and inclusion learning programs.
• Cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).