Cloud Security Engineer

Addison Group • $100K — $140K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, specifically with AWS.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS security tools like GuardDuty and SecurityHub.
  • Strong experience leveraging Terraform for infrastructure as code.
  • Experience with Wiz for enhanced cloud security management.
  • Strong understanding of IAM and cloud networking concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and optimize security controls for AWS infrastructure through code.
  • Establish and enforce security baselines during infrastructure deployment.
  • Implement alerts, monitoring, and protections in cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and Platform teams to integrate security in CI/CD processes.
  • Identify vulnerabilities and lead remediation initiatives.
  • Enhance cloud security posture through automation with Terraform.
  • Contribute to cloud security architecture and establish best practices.

Benefits

  • 100% remote work flexibility
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud security tools
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a growing tech environment
  • Chance to enhance technical skills with multi-cloud exposure
  • Opportunities for professional development and training in security best practices
Full Job Description
Position Title:

Cloud Security Engineer

Remote/Onsite : 100% Remote

Required Tech/Experience (Manager won't consider candidates without the following):
  1. Hands-on experience with AWS security tools (GuardDuty, CloudTrail, SecurityHub, etc.)
  2. Strong experience leveraging Terraform for infrastructure and security controls
  3. Experience with Wiz (Wiz.io)


Preferred Tech/Experience (Not required, but moves the candidate to the top of the list):
  1. Multi-cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  2. Strong background in IAM, networking, and cloud security architecture


Typical Day to Day (Tasks & Responsibilities):
  • Get into the weeds of cloud security engineering across AWS (and potentially Azure/GCP)
  • Establish and enforce security baselines during infrastructure deployment
  • Implement alerts, monitoring, and protections across cloud environments
  • Partner with DevOps and Platform teams to embed security into infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
  • Identify vulnerabilities and drive remediation efforts
  • Enhance cloud security posture through automation and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
  • Contribute to overall cloud security architecture and best practices


Years' Experience/Degree Requirements/Certification:
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering
  • Strong technical background (this is not a GRC-focused role)
  • Experience across AWS required; Azure/GCP exposure is a plus


Job Description:

• Implement and optimize security controls for AWS cloud infrastructure through code.

• Monitor and review application and infrastructure security posture, initiating remediation

efforts with relevant teams.

• Recommend new or revised security measures and countermeasures for current

security challenges.

• Collaborate with DevOps and Platform teams to ensure security considerations are

embedded from the outset.

• Identify, create, and implement security standards for CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure

deployment automations.

• Oversee the implementation and administration of logging and monitoring services to

safeguard the security and integrity of applications.

• Create and maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, and online

collaborative documentation (e.g., Wiki) with high quality.

• Work on other security engineering initiatives such as streamlining vulnerability

management and network architecture.

What you will bring to the team:

• 5+ years of demonstrable experience with AWS cloud security infrastructure and tools.

• Experience with three or more of the following AWS services: GuardDuty, CloudTrail,

CloudWatch, Inspector, SecurityHub, TrustedAdvisor, Config, ControlTower / GuardRails.

• Experience using organizational cloud governance constructs (e.g., AWS Organizations

including OUs and SCPs).

• Strong understanding and experience with IAM, including roles and policies.

• Strong understanding and experience with cloud access control & security mechanisms

(e.g., ACL, Security Groups, VPCs).

• Strong knowledge of application development, cloud networking concepts, systems

engineering, and network engineering to develop security requirements and best

practices, enterprise risk assessment methodologies

• Strong experience with Terraform.

• Strong experience with Wiz.

• Experience with CI/CD pipeline tooling (Artifactory/ECR, Github Actions)

• Able to show initiative and translate business requirements and needs into technical,

secure solutions.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex security

concepts clearly and concisely

• Experience with other cloud providers such as GCP, Azure, OC

About Addison Group

Addison Group is a professional staffing and consulting firm that provides services in the areas of information technology, finance and accounting, healthcare, human resources, and administration. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Addison Group has over 2500 employees and operates in 22 locations across the United States. The company has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private staffing firms in the United States by Inc. Magazine.
Learn more about Addison Group
Size
2,500 employees
Industry
Staffing
Founded
1999
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