Cloud Security Engineer

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with a renowned leader in the insurance services sector, specializing in Property and Workers' Compensation insurance carriers, in the search for a talented Cloud Security Engineer. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, this role is integral to designing secure architectures and developing cutting-edge cybersecurity approaches for cloud and SaaS solutions.

Role Overview:

As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will play a key role in safeguarding cloud-based information systems against unauthorized access, modifications, and destruction. You'll be at the forefront of monitoring networks and systems for security breaches, leading incident response efforts, and researching methods to remediate security vulnerabilities. This position contributes significantly to strategic initiatives for short and long-term plans to enhance the overall security posture across cloud, SaaS, and on-premises applications and systems. Don't miss the chance to join a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of insurance services. Apply now and contribute your expertise to ensure the security and success of our client's technology landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and defend cloud-based information systems against unauthorized access, modifications, and destruction.
• Utilize advanced technologies for Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems, Lambda, CloudFront, CloudFormation, AWS Security Hub, S3, Batch, API Gateway, VPC, IAM, KMS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, SFTP, DynamoDB, and Config.
• Lead security incident response, including preparation, detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Research and implement methods to remediate network and application security vulnerabilities.
• Lead and participate in security architecture controls reporting, compliance audits, and risk-focused reports.
• Provide cloud information security expertise to system development teams throughout the life cycle process.
• Resolve complex security projects and issues, developing security standards focused on cloud and SaaS-based options.
• Collaborate with business units to enhance operational security.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Networking, or Computer Science-related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a Security Engineering-related role designing secure networks, systems, and application architectures.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in AWS Cloud Security services.
• AWS Certified Security – required. AWS Developer or Solutions Architect Associate - Security Emphasis preferred.
• Certification in GSEC, CISSP, and/or Security+ preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Direct experience using advanced technologies such as IDS/IPS, Firewalls, SIEM, Antivirus software, Network Packet Analyzers, content filtering, and Malware analysis tools.
• Expertise in AWS Services including AWS Identity & Access Management, AWS Security Hub, Guard Duty, CloudTrail, and AWS CloudTrail.
• Knowledge of enterprise security platforms.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Schedule - 3 days onsite
• Health
• Financial
• Leisure & Flexible Time Off
• Training & Education
• Savings & Conveniences
• Workplace Amenities

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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