Cloud Security Engineer

Summary

Join GuidePoint Security as a Cloud Security Engineer and become part of a growing team of cybersecurity experts. You will partner with clients to advise, develop, implement, and manage CNAPP Cloud Security tools. Responsibilities include implementing CNAPP and CSPM tools in AWS and Azure, integrating IaC scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines, developing infrastructure as code, and creating custom control checks. You will analyze and resolve cloud security issues, ensure compliance with best practices, and advise clients on cloud security best practices. This remote position is highly preferred for candidates in the Mid-Atlantic region. The role requires at least 3 years of cloud security experience and familiarity with various cloud security tools and technologies.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working in Cloud Security with Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP
• Experience with Cloud Security tools like: Wiz.io, Orca, Lacework, Trivy, Aqua, Ermetic or Prisma Cloud
• Experience with integrating tools into development pipelines such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Etc
• Understanding of a broad range of Cloud Security issues as well as their mitigation strategies
• Understanding of Cloud Security-related vulnerabilities
• Experience developing code in Terraform, Python, PowerShell, Rego, and other languages
• Written communication skills for written interactions with clients
• Strong communication skills include articulating thoughts and refining complex problems into digestible information clearly
• Ability to manage time independently while handling multiple projects concurrently

Responsibilities

• Perform implementation of CNAPP and CSPM tools in multi-account AWS and Azure environments
• Implement IaC scanning tools within the CI/CD Pipelines
• Develop Infrastructure as code in Cloud Formation or Terraform
• Develop custom control checks within CNAPP Platforms using JSON, REGO, or Terraform
• Analysis – identifies and evaluates potential threats and vulnerabilities to the public cloud environments network, applications, infrastructure, and systems
• Issue Resolution – leads the resolution of identified issues in public cloud environments. Vulnerabilities – Cloud, System, and Application
• Compliance – CIS, NIST, AWS, and Azure best practices
• Cloud Entitlements – Excessive Permissions and various IAM best practices
• Secrets – unprotected secrets on VMs, Containers, and IaC repositories
• IaC – misconfigurations and vulnerabilities within developed IaC
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes and microservices security best practices
• Performs container registry scanning
• Reviewing and creating metrics, KPIs, and KRIs to track overall cloud security posture
• Create, maintain, and update runbooks for cloud configuration checks
• Assess the overall security posture of cloud security infrastructure and workloads
• Advise customers on Cloud security best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information Security preferred
• Cloud Security certifications are preferred

Benefits

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option