Cloud Security Engineer

HeartCentrix Solutions; Texas; Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

HeartCentrix Solutions is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives and protect cloud and enterprise infrastructure. You will work with senior leadership, project managers, and stakeholders, oversee security operations and threat response, and mentor cybersecurity professionals.

The role requires experience in cloud security, scripting, and cybersecurity engineering, with a hands-on approach to designing secure architectures and leading

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Cloud security experience.
• Scripting experience.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with senior leadership, project managers, and stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives with corporate objectives and ensure project delivery.
• Communicate project risks and strategies to senior management to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity standards and regulations, and provide regular compliance reports.
• Oversee integration of physical security measures with cybersecurity protocols.
• Coordinate resources and manage project progress to ensure successful delivery.
• Develop and implement secure communication strategies to protect sensitive data.
• Oversee SOC operations and ensure tools and processes to monitor threats.
• Report security operations risks and KPIs to executive leadership.
• Develop governance frameworks for security operations aligned with organizational goals.
• Mentor cybersecurity professionals and foster continuous improvement.
• Guide planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity projects.
• Design and execute advanced threat detection and incident response protocols.

Conoscenze

Cloud security

Scripting

Cybersecurity engineering

Kubernetes

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Strumenti

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to align cybersecurity initiatives with corporate objectives and protect cloud and enterprise infrastructure. This role works closely with senior leadership, project managers, and stakeholders, oversees security operations and threat response, and designs cloud security solutions and architectures. It also mentors cybersecurity professionals and reports on compliance and security performance. This is a hybrid position with a regular onsite presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior leadership, project managers, and stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives with corporate objectives and ensure successful project delivery
• Communicate project risks and strategies clearly to senior management and stakeholders to support informed decision-making
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity standards and regulations, and provide regular reports on security practices and compliance
• Oversee the integration of physical security measures with cybersecurity protocols for comprehensive protection and monitoring of infrastructure
• Coordinate resources and manage project progress, addressing issues and risks to ensure successful delivery
• Develop and implement strategies for secure communication protocols that protect sensitive data and preserve the integrity of cybersecurity systems
• Oversee SOC operations, ensuring it has the tools, technologies, and processes to monitor and respond to security threats
• Communicate critical security operations risks, strategies, and incident statuses to executive leadership, and prepare performance reports on compliance, effectiveness, and KPIs
• Develop and implement strategies and governance frameworks for security operations that align with organizational goals and regulatory compliance
• Mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement through training and development
• Oversee and guide the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity projects and initiatives
• Design and execute advanced threat detection and incident response protocols for rapid identification, containment, and remediation of security incidents

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience and training
• Cybersecurity engineering experience
• Cloud security experience
• Scripting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Cloud security engineering or related cybersecurity experience
• Experience designing and implementing cloud security solutions and architectures
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their security features
• Experience with regulatory compliance and industry standards, such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on cloud security professional with strong Kubernetes and scripting skills who can also communicate risk clearly to senior leaders. They design resilient security architectures, respond decisively to incidents, and mentor others while keeping security work aligned with compliance and business goals.