Remote Security Cloud Engineer

Summary

The client is seeking a qualified and experienced Security Cloud Engineer to safeguard sensitive data and strengthen the agency's overall security framework on a contract basis. The Security Cloud Engineer will be responsible for identifying security vulnerabilities, designing and implementing security solutions, monitoring security systems, and responding to security incidents impacting both on-premises and cloud hosted resources.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, principles, and technologies
• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools and services such as AWS Security Hub, AWS native security services, cloudtrail, guard duty, security groups, cloudwatch
• Review the design and implement secure AWS cloud architecture solutions
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on AWS infrastructure and applications
• Strong understanding of security compliance requirements and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001) and experience implementing controls and measures to achieve compliance
• Proficiency in scripting and automation for security automation and orchestration
• Expertise in implementing, administrating and operating information security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Antivirus, network traffic analyzers and malware analysis tools
• BS Degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Support the client under the Technical Program manager to identify security vulnerabilities
• Design, and implement security solutions
• Monitor security systems
• Respond to security incidents impacting client on-premises and cloud hosted resources

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree in Engineering or Computer Science is Highly Preferred