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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Security Engineer - **Company:** AES Corporation - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Web Application Security, Security Information and Event Management, Data Logging, Google Cloud, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Firewalls (Computer Science), Purple Team (Cyber Security), Cyber Warfare, Prisma Cloud Platform, SentinelOne Expertise, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=82b972695795ecc0 ## About the Role * 3+ years of cyber security, systems administration, networking and/or cloud engineering experience. * Excellent knowledge of the incident response process with experience in identifying, containing, and responding to cloud security incidents. * Expert knowledge of enterprise-grade security technologies and capabilities (e.g. SIEM, DLP, EDR, IPS, Firewalls, Web Security, etc.) * Strong knowledge of cloud security operations including tuning of logging and monitoring, Identity Access Management (IAM), and network security best practices. * Hands-on experience configuring, managing, and operating Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and/or Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) tools such as Prisma Cloud, Orca, Wiz, SentinelOne, Palo Alto, Tenable Cloud, or similar technologies. * Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including proficiency in English. * Ability to work in an environment with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules. Desired Skills: * Prior experience with red or purple team exercises in the scope of cloud assets and technologies. * Prior experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. * Prior experience with cyber security tools and capabilities for SaaS cloud applications. * Prior experience with cyber security incident response. * Security or Cloud Related Certifications is a plus * Knowledge of the Spanish language is a plus. ## Description The AES Cyber Security Team is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer responsible for assisting in the maintenance and improvement of incident readiness and response efforts to defend our cloud environment. The individual in this position will work as a member of the Cyber Defense organization responsible for a variety of cybersecurity functions utilizing their understanding of cyber security practices and technologies. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to conduct incident response activities with a focus on cloud platforms, recommend improvements to increase incident readiness posture, and design and document security playbooks and technical documentation to assist in maturing of the wider cloud security programs., * Detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents across the organization offering subject matter expertise in cloud security related incidents. * Assist in the hands-on configuration, operation, monitoring, and continuous tuning of the Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP). * Create and maintain cloud security playbooks to include security automation, policy tuning, and incident response. Assist in the connection of cloud security tools with other threat and vulnerability management initiatives. * Research, design, and test known tactics, techniques, and procedures used in cloud security attacks to validate effectiveness of security controls across the cloud environment. * Assist in the approval and onboarding of new Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions in use by the organization. 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