Cloud Security Engineer
About The Position
Everforth ECS is seeking a technically skilled and security-focused Cloud Security Engineer to join our security operations division. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on operating and improving security controls for cloud and web-based assets, while also maintaining and hardening Linux server infrastructure. The role involves planning, implementing, and monitoring security measures across enterprise cloud platforms, analyzing cloud services and APIs for risk, and developing detection and response procedures. On the Linux side, deep system-level expertise is required to ensure secure configuration, active monitoring, and thorough documentation. This role is ideal for someone comfortable in both cloud consoles and Linux terminals with a security operations mindset.
Requirements
- Proven experience planning, implementing, and monitoring security measures for enterprise assets hosted on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Ability to analyze cloud services, APIs, and log payloads to ensure they meet industry security standards and organizational requirements.
- Experience developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for cloud-based security event handling.
- Familiarity with cloud-native security tooling including Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), and cloud workload protection platforms.
- Experience with cloud architectures including SaaS and PaaS, and common commercial platforms such as Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and AWS.
- Understanding of web application security concepts including OWASP vulnerabilities, API security, and web application firewall (WAF) management.
- Experience with cloud IAM frameworks, role-based access control, and Zero Trust Architecture as applied to cloud environments.
- Strong hands-on experience administering and hardening Linux server environments in an enterprise setting.
- Proficiency with Linux security tooling, system logging frameworks, and monitoring utilities.
- Experience reviewing system and application logs, identifying anomalies, and taking appropriate corrective action.
- Ability to create and maintain thorough documentation for Linux-based systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Experience supporting security continuous monitoring efforts including vulnerability management, system patching, and risk assessments within Linux environments.
- Working knowledge of network protocols, firewall management, and secure server configuration in Linux-based infrastructure.
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience in information technology or cybersecurity.
- At least 3+ years of direct, hands-on experience implementing or supporting cloud-based security.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with demonstrated experience across both cloud security operations and Linux server administration in an enterprise environment will be strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, and monitor security measures across enterprise cloud platforms.
- Analyze cloud services and APIs for risk.
- Develop detection and response procedures for cloud environments.
- Administer and harden Linux server infrastructure.
- Ensure server infrastructure is securely configured, actively monitored, and thoroughly documented.
- Create custom detection mechanisms that correlate log sources across cloud environments to surface potential intrusions.
- Review system and application logs, identify anomalies, and take corrective action.
- Support security continuous monitoring efforts including vulnerability management, system patching, and risk assessments within Linux environments.
- Identify capability gaps and recommend improvements at both the technical and process level.
- Contribute to the development of detection standards, security procedures, and operational documentation.
- Collaborate across teams including cybersecurity, networking, systems administration, and technology support partners.
- Communicate technical findings and risk clearly to both technical peers and senior leadership.
Benefits
- General Description of Benefits [https://ecstech.com/careers/benefits]
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
