Cloud Security Engineer

NewGen Technologies

• $120K — $145K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Herndon, VA
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI FSP Clearance
  • 7+ years in cloud security, engineering, or cyber operations
  • 7+ years in Operating Systems, Network Infrastructure, Security Principles, or System Architecture
  • 5+ years of experience with AWS
  • 3+ years of coding and scripting in Python

Responsibilities

  • Consult on the design, architecture, and implementation of cloud security monitoring systems at enterprise scale
  • Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools using Python or similar programming languages
  • Design and implement automated incident response playbooks to streamline CSOC processes
  • Work closely with CSOC team members to share insights and coordinate response efforts
  • Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior staff, planning and implementing cyber exercises and drills
  • Develop, tune, and optimize detection rules for AWS and other cloud-based platforms using Splunk Query Language

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Engagement in cutting-edge cybersecurity projects
  • Access to the latest technologies and tools in cloud security
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Participation in cyber exercises and drills to enhance team skills
Full Job Description
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure or Oracle, cyber development, scripting, and automation, coupled with deep expertise in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.

Responsibilities
  • Systems Design & Architecture: Consult on the design, architecture, and implementation of cloud security monitoring systems at enterprise scale
  • Development and Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools using Python or similar programming languages
  • Automation and Orchestration: Design and implement automated incident response playbooks to streamline CSOC processes
  • Collaboration and Mentorship: Work closely with CSOC team members to share insights and coordinate response efforts. Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior staff; plan and implement cyber exercises and drills to sharpen team skills; and prepare reference and training materials for cloud and incident response.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay current on cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies. Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant AI concepts pertaining to cloud and incident response security.
  • Splunk Detection Development: Develop, tune, and optimize detection rules for AWS and other cloud-based platforms using Splunk Query Language
Requirements
  • TS/SCI FSP Clearance
  • 7+ years of experience with cloud security, cloud engineering or cyber operations
  • 7+ years of experience with Operating Systems, Network Infrastructure, Security Principles or System Architecture
  • 5+ years of experience with AWS
  • 3+ years of experience coding and scripting in Python

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