Our Client is looking for a Security Cloud Engineer with a strong background in both cloud security and Terraform development to join their dedicated security team. The individual will be responsible for implementing robust security measures within cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and automating security controls using Infrastructure as Code (IAC) practices. You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our cloud infrastructure and services while enabling the agility and scalability of our cloud operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement security architectures, controls, and policies across cloud environments utilizing Terraform.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security best practices into the CI/CD pipeline and cloud infrastructure deployment processes.
- Automate the provisioning of secure cloud resources through Infrastructure as Code, ensuring all security configurations are codified and versioned.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud systems to identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
- Monitor cloud environments for security incidents and respond to alerts by investigating and remediating security issues.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud security configurations, procedures, and incident response plans.
- Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices in cloud security and recommend improvements to security posture.
- Provide guidance and training to engineering and development teams on cloud security principles and practices.
- Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and frameworks applicable to cloud infrastructures (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Proven experience as a Security Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or similar role with a focus on cloud technologies.
- Expert-level proficiency in Terraform for managing secure cloud infrastructure.
- Basic familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate security tasks.
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices, including identity and access management, data protection, and network security in a cloud environment.
- Familiarity with cloud service providers Azure and OCI and their security services and features.
- Experience with cloud security tools (e.g., CSPM, CASB, SASE).
- Experience with security tools and frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, Azure Security Center).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a proactive approach to security challenges.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Skills
- Relevant certifications in cloud security (e.g., Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)).
