Cloud Security Engineer

City IT; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join their innovative IT team. This role focuses on cloud technologies, ensuring enterprise-class security standards while collaborating with development and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in AWS and Azure, experience with security tools, and a passion for automation and scripting. You will be instrumental in shaping security practices and driving initiatives that protect the organization and its customers. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and collaboration, and help build a secure future in the cloud.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) company match program

Telehealth

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Training Programs

Internal growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud security with hands-on AWS/Azure experience.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy security practices for cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance security standards and practices.

Skills

Cloud Security

AWS

Azure

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Container Security (Docker, Kubernetes)

CI/CD Pipeline Implementation

Security Best Practices

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent work experience

Tools

CSPM

IAM

Security Dashboards

Job description

At City Electric Supply, we encourage our people to ask questions, create, discover, and learn.

If you're passionate about what you do and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement listed. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be exactly what we need to grow and innovate.

Let's build something great together!

About CES:

CES is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognize that technology and data are at the forefront of this.

Our Global IT team delivers a portfolio of transformative work, expands our digital options, upgrades and future-proofs our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace.

To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in...

Considering applicants who reside in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, WI.

Summary:

We are excited to expand our security team and with that we have a new open role for a Cloud Security Engineer to work alongside a fantastic team. This position will focus on cloud-related technologies and work closely with development and engineering as well as the global cloud team. This position will help ensure that City Electric Supply is well positioned in terms of enterprise-class security standards and tools.

Essential Job Functions:

• Help design and deploy technologies and best security practices for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Liaison between security team and cloud team to promote security best practices.
• Creation of cloud security guidelines.
• Securely design, develop, implement, and maintain systems across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Design, optimize and manage CSPM.
• Create data reporting and recommendations for resolution/mitigation of any observed security risks and engaging stakeholders as appropriate.
• Build technical solutions required for optimal ingestion, transformation, and loading data from various data sources using open-source, AWS, and Azure.
• Leverage automation and scripting to expedite secure adoption of public cloud.
• Partner with various teams and business units to investigate application and network architecture.
• Work with DevOps to implement secure end-to-end CI/CD pipeline deployments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Complete vendor security reviews.
• Engage stakeholders on new projects from a security perspective (such as deployment of a new product, new server builds etc…) as it pertains to the cloud.
• Security technical assessment of all departments internal and external tools.
• Kept up to date on security related events and taking appropriate measures.
• Optimization of security tools.
• Creation of dashboards for security related information.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud security, preferably with hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms.
• Experience working with cloud security tools such as CSPM, IAM, and container security technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in scripting and automation, with proficiency in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Solid understanding of security best practices and frameworks for cloud environments, such as NIST, CIS, and SOC 2.
• Experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines with a focus on security automation.
• Familiarity with security governance, risk, and compliance practices, and conducting vendor security reviews.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with development, engineering, and business units to drive security initiatives.

Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles and practices, including securing cloud infrastructure, applications, and data in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Proficiency in scripting languages to automate security tasks, workflows, and incident responses in cloud environments.
• Strong ability to work with internal teams, stakeholders, and external vendors to communicate security concerns and collaborate on solutions.
• Ability to approach complex security challenges creatively and effectively, finding practical solutions to mitigate risks and improve security posture.
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in cloud security technologies and practices, and applying that knowledge to enhance organizational security.
• Experience conducting and managing vendor security reviews and assessing third-party risks.
• Skills in creating security dashboards, analyzing data, and producing actionable recommendations for enhancing security measures.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Base Salary.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) company match program.
• Telehealth.
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.
• Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mental, physical, financial wellness.
• Auto and Home Insurance discount.
• Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.
• Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Training Programs.
• Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.

Interview Process:

• 30-minute screening call with Talent Acquisition Partner
• 1-hour video interview with Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)
• 1-hour technical panel interview (via MS Teams)

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

$115,000 - $145,000 a year

EEO Statement

City Electric Supply (CES) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or other protected class status. In addition to the federal law requirements, CES complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. CES also makes reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the ADA. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Attention Applicants: If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or if you have difficulty accessing or using the online application process and need an alternative method, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1-855-571-2477.

City Electric Supply is a drug-free workplace.

For further information about CES, visit our website at www.cityelectricsupply.com.