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We are looking for a Junior Cloud Engineer to join our team and collaborate on enterprise customer projects. This is a well-paid remote role that can be performed from anywhere.
Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining our cloud infrastructure under supervision.
- Learn Kubernetes fundamentals and AWS services.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
- Maintain open-source SIEM Infrastructure.
- Operate a small SOC service.
- Monitor and respond to security alerts and events.
- Follow incident response procedures.
- Document security findings and ensure compliance.
- Stay updated on emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
- Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for critical security incidents, with infrequent call volume.
- Assist with routine monitoring and alerting tasks.
- Respond promptly to security incidents, aiming for under 30 minutes response time for critical issues.
Your profile
- 0-3 years of experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS.
- 0-3 years of experience with Terraform.
- Understanding of security concepts for infrastructure and networks.
- Willingness to learn Kubernetes and container technologies.
- Monitor and analyze security alerts from multiple sources including SIEM, EDR, and cloud security tools.
- Perform incident triage, investigation, and response following established procedures.
- Assist in managing and optimizing SIEM rules, alerts, and dashboards.
- Help create and maintain security documentation, playbooks, and incident response procedures.
- Basic knowledge of Linux and Windows Server operating systems.
- Strong desire to learn threat modeling and threat identification techniques.
- Service-oriented and customer-centric mindset.
- Ability to follow established processes.
Nice to have:
- BSc or MSc in a relevant IT field.
- Basic scripting knowledge (Python, Shell Script, PowerShell).
- Interest in pursuing security certifications (e.g., Security+).
- Familiarity with security concepts and tools.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
- Basic understanding of cloud security principles.
- Eagerness to learn about threat hunting techniques.
If you're excited about this role but feel you don't meet all requirements, please apply anyway. We'd love to hear from you!
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- Other, Information Technology, and Consulting
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- Computer and Network Security