Cyber Cloud Engineer II

First Tech Credit Union • Rocklin, CA

43d • $107,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cyber Cloud Engineer II is a highly technical and detail-oriented individual who is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing granular security controls within complex cloud infrastructures. This role will be responsible for engineering and automating security solutions to protect First Tech's cloud-native applications, data, and services from sophisticated cyber threats. Here's what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:

Requirements

• Minimum experience 3 to 5 years of dedicated, hands-on experience in a cloud security engineering role
• Cloud Platforms: Deep technical expertise in at least one major cloud provider required: AWS: IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS WAF, KMS Azure: Entra ID (Azure AD), Virtual Networks, NSGs, Key Vault, Sentinel, Azure Policy GCP: IAM, VPC, Cloud Armor, Security Command Center, Key Management Service
• Demonstrable proficiency with Terraform or CloudFormation required
• Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for security automation required
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, TLS/SSL, and routing protocols. Proven ability to secure complex cloud network topologies required
• Advanced administration and hardening skills for Linux (e.g., Ubuntu, RHEL) and Windows Server required
• Experience writing queries and developing correlation rules in Splunk, ELK Stack, or Azure Sentinel required
• Knowledge of defense-in-depth security architectures using cloud-native services
• Hands-on experience securing containerized environments (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, GKE). Knowledge of pod security policies, network policies, and tools like Falco or Aqua Security (preferred)
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and key management systems (KMS, HSM) (preferred)
• Experience implementing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls and architecting data-at-rest and data-in-transit encryption strategies in the cloud (preferred)
• Certification/License: Advanced security or cloud certifications are highly preferred(i.e. CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security)

Responsibilities

• Configure network security controls such as Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, Network Access Control Lists (NACLs), Security Groups/Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) (1)
• Configure and tune security monitoring tools, including SIEM, Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP), and cloud-native services (AWS GuardDuty, Azure Sentinel)
• Utilize tools like AWS Config, Azure Policy, and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions to ensure continuous compliance
• Automate the implementation and auditing of security controls against industry frameworks like NIST, CIS Benchmarks, SOC 2, and ISO 27001
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using Terraform or CloudFormation to enforce security standards at deployment
• Execute automated and manual vulnerability scans using tools like Qualys, Tenable.io, or cloud-native scanners (e.g., AWS Inspector, Azure Defender for Cloud)
• Prioritize findings and drive remediation efforts with development teams
• Act as a technical contact for cloud security incidents
• Perform deep-dive log analysis using SIEM platforms (Splunk, Azure Sentinel) and cloud-native logging (CloudWatch, CloudTrail)
• Conduct digital forensics and root cause analysis (RCA) on cloud workloads and services
• Automate the implementation and auditing of security controls against industry frameworks like NIST, CIS, Benchmarks, SOC 2, and ISO 27001
• Develop custom detection rules based on threat intelligence and anomalous behavior patterns found in VPC flow logs, DNS queries, and API call data
• Write scripts in Python (using Boto3/azure-sdk), PowerShell, or Bash to automate security tasks, such as incident response playbooks and compliance checks

Benefits

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K matching up to 5% per pay period
• Accrue up to 17 days of Paid Time Off your first year of employment
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility for special employee pricing is subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees