Cloud Security Consultant

Cyderes; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cybersecurity is seeking a Cloud Security Consultant to lead the security strategy for cloud applications. This role involves advising clients, designing security architectures, and ensuring robust cloud security practices across various platforms. With a focus on Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, you'll leverage your expertise to tackle advanced cyber threats while collaborating with diverse teams. Join a global firm that values innovation and security, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cloud security.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT-related work with a focus on cloud security.
• Certifications in Azure, AWS, or GCP are required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop security architectures for cloud and hybrid systems.
• Provide technical leadership for cloud security best practices.

Skills

Cloud Security

IaaS/PaaS/SaaS Security

Azure Security

AWS Security

GCP Security

DevSecOps Practices

Scripting (PowerShell, Python, etc.)

Cloud Integration

Authentication Mechanisms (OAuth, SAML)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or equivalent

Tools

WIZ CSPM

Job description

Cyderes (Cyber Defense and Response) is a pure-play, full life-cycle cybersecurity services provider with award-winning managed security services, identity and access management, and professional services designed to manage the cybersecurity risks of enterprise clients. We specialize in multi-technology, complex environments with the in speed and agility needed to tackle the most advanced cyber threats. We leverage our global scale and decades of experience to accelerate our clients’ cyber outcomes through a full lifecycle of cybersecurity services. We are a global company with operating centers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and India.

About the Role:

The Cloud Security Consultant reports directly to the Cloud Security Practice Director, works with clients to advise clients, design and deliver technical engagements and serve as a technical SME for cloud security. This position helps lead the security strategy and vision of cloud and cloud/hybrid applications of all types, including Infrastructure, Platform, and Software as a Service (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), as well as the design and development of the Azure, AWS and Google Cloud Platform security architectures.

Responsibilities:

• Works with Digital, Engineering, Manufacturing, IT Infrastructure, and Application Development organizations to design appropriate cloud technology solutions and facilitates complete integration into the company environments.
• Provides technical leadership and helps with best practices for cloud-based system and application security during the design and implementation.
• Develops client security platform requirements during the design of the client’s cloud architecture.
• Designs and develops security architectures for cloud and cloud/hybrid-based systems.
• Possesses a firm understanding of Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform security offerings.
• Designs and implements cloud-native and 3rd party architectures to meet business requirements with the appropriate security controls.
• Assists clients with the development of strategy, roadmaps, and deployment plans for enterprise information protection and cloud platform usage
• Maintains up-to-date, detailed knowledge of the IT security industry.

Requirements:

• Significant experience with WIZ CSPM & building automated workflows for the platform
• Extensive experience implementing security for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions in a public cloud environment
• Subject matter expertise with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT-related work
• Retain one or more of the following certifications: Azure – Solution Architect, Azure Security Engineer, AWS – Solution Architect, AWS – Security Specialty, GCP – Cloud Architect or GCP – Cloud Security Engineer
• Experience in solution architecture, DevSecOps practices, and cloud integration.
• Experience with service-oriented architecture for cloud-based services.
• Working knowledge of common and industry standard cloud-native/cloud-friendly authentication mechanisms (OAuth, OpenID, SAML, etc.).
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Perl, Python, or Java
• 2-3 years overall Cloud architect experience
• Understanding of cloud security capabilities and risks
• Strong security inclination
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in professional experience

Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.