Cloud Security Specialist (#3709)

N-iX; Makkah Al Mukarramah; Remote; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

N-iX is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist to enhance the security operations of a global software organization. The role requires monitoring cloud environments, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT and cybersecurity, particularly with GCP cloud environments.

Benefits

Flexible working format

Competitive salary and compensation package

Professional development tools

Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity.
• 5+ years of IT-related experience.
• Solid knowledge and commercial experience with GCP cloud.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring cloud environments for threats and responding to security incidents.
• Identifying vulnerabilities through assessments and audits.
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and policies.

Skills

Incident Management

Vulnerability Management

Network Security

Scripting

Cybersecurity Trends Knowledge

Job description

N-iX is a software development service company that helps businesses across the globe develop successful software products. During 21 years on the market and by leveraging the capabilities of Eastern Europe talents the company has grown to 2000+ professionals with a broad portfolio of customers in the area of Fortune 500 companies as well as technological start-ups. N-iX has come a long way and increased its presence in nine countries - Poland, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Sweden, Malta, the UK, the US, and Colombia.

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Specialistto join a global software organization focused on delivering innovative software solutions for warehouse automation, conveyor and sortation systems, and large-scale distribution operations. With development teams distributed across North America and Europe, the role offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, international environment.

The Cloud Security Specialist will be participating in the cybersecurity operations team, taking care of the security posture of the cloud environment, identifying abnormal activity, and responding to security incidents.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and Responding to Security Incidents: Continuously monitoring cloud environments for threats, investigating security incidents, and responding to security breaches. Collaborating with the SOC team.
• Security Assessment and Auditing: Identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses in cloud environments through assessments and audits.
• Hardening the cloud: Improving security settings, applying vendor recommendations, participating in the evaluation of changes, and related risks.
• Ensuring Compliance: Conducting regular security assessments, audits, and vulnerability management to ensure adherence to industry regulations and internal policies. Develop and maintain security documentation, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity or other related areas.
• 5+ years of IT-related experience.
• Solid knowledge of and commercial experience with GCP cloud.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends and industry.
• Understanding of standard security practices, like incident management, vulnerability management, etc.
• Experience in incident response.
• Solid Network and Network Security knowledge.
• Scripting skills are a plus.
• Understanding of security best practices, tooling (such as SIEM, VM), and common standards.

Certifications:

• Cybersecurity certificates (e.g., CompTIA Security+/CySA+, BTL1/BTL2, CISSP, etc.) will be a big plus.
• GCP certifications will be a big plus (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Cloud Security Engineer).

We offer*:

• Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
• A competitive salary and good compensation package
• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
• Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing