Remote Cyber Defense Engineering Manager

Summary

Join our team as a Cyber Defense Engineering Manager with AWS expertise to lead a team of security professionals, develop cybersecurity strategies, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or equivalent years of professional experience to meet job requirements and expectations
• 7+ years professional experience in the cybersecurity space
• 2+ years professional experience managing a team of engineers
• Strong knowledge of network security, encryption, access control, and security protocols
• In-Depth knowledge of EDR, CDR, and SIEM technologies
• Strong understanding of cloud security, particularly in AWS environments
• Familiarity with Kuberenetes environments and associated security controls
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and train security engineers
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and security automation in AWS (e.g., AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools, especially in AWS CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of containerization security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) in AWS ECS or EKS
• Proficiency in GitHub and its pull request process, including code review practices and security considerations

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of cyber defense engineers, fostering their growth and development
• Develop and maintain the organization's cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices for AWS cloud environments
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of security systems and controls in AWS
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security gaps in cloud infrastructures
• Lead the team through architecture reviews and threat modeling exercises
• Manage incident response processes and lead investigations into security breaches, including those in AWS environments
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure security measures are integrated across the organization's cloud systems
• Review Infrastructure as Code (IAC) pull requests to implement security controls
• Stay informed about emerging threats and technologies in cloud security, adapting strategies accordingly
• Prepare and present reports to senior management on security status and initiatives, including AWS-specific metrics and insights
• Manage budgets and resources for the cyber defense team, including AWS security tools and services
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, FedRAMP) in cloud environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, GCIH or equivalent
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, GoLang, or Java for security automations and code reviews
• Experience with penetration testing and ethical hacking techniques in cloud environment
• Public speaking or presentation skills for security awareness training
• Knowledge of digital forensics and malware analysis in cloud contexts