Unix/Linux Hybrid Cloud Security Engineer

Alltech Consulting Services - Naperville, IL

Full-time

Naperville, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The UNIX/Linux Hybrid Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls and solutions across on-premises and cloud environments within the organization's hybrid cloud infrastructure. This role is crucial for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical financial data and systems while adhering to industry regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust access control mechanisms, including centralized authentication systems and multi-factor authentication solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement secure architectures for UNIX/Linux systems, containerized environments, and cloud services.
• Develop and maintain secure configuration baselines for Unix/Linux systems, following industry best practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Design and implement secure architectures for Unix/Linux workloads in hybrid cloud environments, considering network segmentation, data encryption, and access controls.
• Collaborate with cloud service providers to ensure compliance with their security standards and best practices.
• Develop and maintain secure automation scripts and tools for provisioning, configuring, and managing Unix/Linux systems in the cloud.
• Participate in incident response procedures, conducting investigations and performing root cause analysis for security incidents involving Unix/Linux systems.
• Implement and maintain security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and SIEM solutions.
• Leverage Infrastructure-as-code principles to codify and automate secure infrastructure deployment.
• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines with embedded security controls.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive security policies, procedures, and technical documentation for hybrid cloud environments.
• Establish and enforce secure coding practices, code review processes, and secure software development life cycle methodologies.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to cross-functional teams on security best practices and emerging threats.
• Participate in security awareness and training programs for Unix/Linux administrators and developers.
• Mentor and support junior security engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Collaborate with vendors, partners, and the broader security community to stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Continuously research and evaluate new security technologies and methodologies to enhance the organization's security posture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in UNIX/Linux system administration and security roles.
• Extensive knowledge of security principles, techniques, and best practices for on-premises and cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and secure coding practices.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet).
• Strong understanding of industry regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, SOX, GDPR).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or vendor-specific security certifications are highly desirable.