Cyber Security Engineer

Cloudious • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join the team in Dallas, Texas. The role leverages cloud solutions engineering and application security expertise to enhance the organization’s security posture. It requires U.S. citizenship and a strong background in AWS and DevSecOps practices.

The engineer applies software engineering principles to design, implement, configure, and optimize security solutions, automation, DevSecOps processes, and commercial off-the-shelf products. As a subject matter expert, the engineer collaborates with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security services into application development and deployment. The role also supports security investigations, establishes and maintains security controls and compliance measures, reviews application code for security vulnerabilities, and creates security documentation and training materials.

This is a position in Dallas, TX, listed for a duration of 6+ months. The posting states an experience requirement of 10+ years in the position overview and separately lists mandatory experience requirements of 7+ years overall, including at least 5 years in cloud solutions engineering, development, and deployment with application security.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or commensurate specialized training, certification, or work experience.
• The position overview states 10+ years of experience; mandatory skills specify 7+ years of work experience, including a minimum of 5 years in cloud solutions engineering, development, and deployment, including application security.
• 7+ years of experience in an object-oriented language, preferably Python, Java, or Go.
• Strong working experience in a DevSecOps software development environment.
• Expert understanding of cloud computing concepts, platforms, and services, particularly AWS.
• Experience deploying solutions to AWS, including use of Terraform.
• In-depth knowledge of containerization, container orchestration technologies, security best practices, compliance requirements, and risk management.
• Extensive experience reviewing application code for security vulnerabilities.
• Direct, hands-on experience with SAST and open-source dependency scanner tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of AI systems such as Bedrock.

Responsibilities

• Apply software engineering principles to design, implement, configure, and optimize security solutions, automation, DevSecOps processes, and COTS products.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security services into application development and deployment processes.
• Identify and execute automation opportunities for team processes and activities.
• Support security investigations through data analysis and information gathering.
• Establish and maintain security controls and compliance measures aligned with industry regulations and organizational policies.
• Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and training materials for security solutions, processes, and best practices.
• Review application code for security compliance and vulnerabilities using hands-on expertise.
• Seek to remove barriers and improve security across the program.
• Balance security requirements with operational efficiency and business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior