SR Cloud Security Engineer

Corporate Brokers, LLC
Tysons, VA, United States
16 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Cyber Security Network Security Cloud Services Google Cloud Cloud Platform System HybridCloud Cloud Migration
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Job description

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Lead to join the Cloud Security organization. This individual will be responsible for securing cloud environments, evaluating emerging cloud services, conducting security reviews, implementing security controls, and driving remediation efforts across multiple application and infrastructure teams., Cloud Security & Risk Management

  • Lead the identification, assessment, and prioritization of security risks across cloud environments.
  • Perform security reviews of cloud services, applications, and architectures.
  • Identify security control deficiencies and recommend appropriate remediation strategies.
  • Conduct threat and risk assessments for cloud-based solutions.
  • Evaluate new cloud technologies and services to ensure they meet security requirements.

Security Controls & Architecture

  • Design, recommend, and implement security controls for cloud platforms.
  • Establish and promote consistent security standards across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
  • Monitor security controls to ensure they are operating effectively.
  • Review control outputs, investigate findings, and drive remediation activities.
  • Partner with infrastructure and application teams to implement secure cloud solutions.

Security Governance & Compliance

  • Own cloud security compliance requirements and security guidelines.
  • Identify non-compliant configurations and security gaps.
  • Lead remediation efforts to address compliance and security findings.
  • Support development and maintenance of security policies, standards, procedures, and best practices.
  • Ensure security controls align with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Project & Initiative Leadership

  • Lead security-related roadmap initiatives from planning through execution.
  • Serve as the security lead for cloud transformation, network security, and platform security projects.
  • Drive accountability across multiple teams to ensure security issues are remediated in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate security improvements across infrastructure, cloud, and application teams.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Act as a technical leader within the Cloud Security team.
  • Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on security best practices.
  • Collaborate with technology, engineering, architecture, and operations teams.
  • Provide backup support for management functions as needed.
  • Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives across the security organization., This role is part of the Cloud Security/AI & Platform Security organization and will focus on securing enterprise cloud environments. The team is responsible for:
  • Cloud security governance
  • Security architecture reviews
  • Cloud service evaluations
  • Security control design and monitoring
  • Compliance assessments
  • Security remediation and risk reduction initiatives

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in helping the organization securely adopt and manage cloud technologies while driving security improvements across multiple business and technology teams.

Requirements

This role requires a strong combination of technical cloud security expertise, security governance knowledge, and leadership capability. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading security initiatives, partnering with stakeholders across the organization, and driving security improvements from identification through resolution., * 7+ years of Information Security experience.

  • 3+ years of Cloud Security experience supporting enterprise environments.
  • Strong experience securing cloud platforms, including:
  • AWS
  • Microsoft Azure
  • GCP (preferred)
  • Experience conducting security architecture reviews and risk assessments.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security controls, governance, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience identifying security findings and driving remediation efforts across multiple teams.
  • Ability to lead security initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working in highly regulated or compliance-driven environments., * Previous experience serving as a Security Lead or Senior Security Engineer.
  • 2-3+ years leading projects, initiatives, or cross-functional security programs.
  • Experience securing AI, platform, or enterprise cloud environments.
  • Knowledge of network security, cloud networking, and cloud infrastructure security.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks such as:
  • NIST
  • CIS Controls
  • ISO 27001

Preferred Certifications

  • AWS Security Certification(s)
  • Microsoft Azure Security Certification(s)
  • CCSP
  • CISSP
  • Other relevant cloud security certifications

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