Cloud Security Specialist
About The Position
The Cloud Security Specialist supports the security of a large hybrid on-premise and multi-cloud environment. The role reviews cloud authorization packages and supports Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions for cloud service offerings under evaluation. It performs continuous monitoring of cloud service provider environments for security and compliance, provides security architecture guidance for new and existing workloads, and supports container and serverless workload security as the environment modernizes. The specialist works with security engineering and authorization teams to help ensure cloud-hosted systems meet program security and compliance requirements throughout their lifecycle.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience supporting cloud security, FedRAMP authorization, or continuous monitoring activities.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Working knowledge of AWS and/or Microsoft Azure security services and native security tooling.
- Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and cloud security best practices.
- CISSP certification required.
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification required.
Responsibilities
- Review cloud authorization packages, such as FedRAMP packages, and support ATO recommendations for cloud offerings under evaluation.
- Continuously monitor cloud service provider environments for security configuration, compliance, and drift.
- Provide cloud security architecture guidance and design reviews for new and existing cloud workloads.
- Support container and serverless workload security, including image scanning and runtime protection.
- Support incident response and remediation for cloud-hosted systems.
- Monitor cloud cost and usage patterns and recommend security-relevant optimization opportunities.
- Maintain documentation of cloud security controls, configurations, and architecture decisions.
- Support periodic security assessments and audits of cloud environments.
Benefits
- The company offers a wide variety of benefits; details are available through its benefits information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
