Cloud Security Engineer

Bit9 + Carbon Black; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bit9 + Carbon Black is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to enhance its cloud security program. You will provide hands-on security measures and work closely with product management and operations teams to secure systems serving all customers.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in IT Security, a bachelor's degree, and proficiency in cloud security technologies including AWS. This role is key in developing policies, automating processes, and leading teams to safeguard cloud environments.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of IT Security and/or security engineering experience.
• Expert knowledge of Cloud infrastructure and security architectures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering and ownership of the cloud security program.
• Develop security standards and policies tailored for cloud environments.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in implementing Cyber Security controls.
• Automate security controls and processes.

Skills

Cloud Security

Cyber Security

Automation (Python/Bash)

Linux

Virtualization

AWS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Cloud Security Engineer who can provide hands‑on technical engineering and ownership of the growing cloud security program, across multiple providers. You will work closely with our Product Management group as well our Cloud Operations team to help build secure and robust systems responsible for serving all of Bit9 + Carbon Black customers.

Role Description:

The Cloud Security Engineer provides cyber security expertise in the analysis, assessment, development, and evaluation of security solutions and architectures to secure applications, operating systems, databases, and networks. Additionally, the Cloud Security Engineer assists in the development of cyber security requirements, conducts security risk assessments, evaluates security services and technologies, and reviews and documents information security policies and procedures as well as provides monitoring and oversight for alerts in this environment.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) on Cloud Security for Bit9 + Carbon Black.

Develops standards, policies and procedures as well as best practices documentation.

Participate in efforts that tailor the company’s security policies and standards for use in cloud environments.

Translate security and technical requirements into business requirements, and communicate security risks to different audiences ranging from business leaders to engineers.

Propose and/or design technical solutions, which include creating prototypes and proofs of concept while maintaining a security mindset.

Lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams in implementing and operating Cyber Security controls.

Work closely with application developers and database administrators to deliver creative solutions to complex technology challenges and business requirements.

Provides Info security architecture & systems engineering consulting to other IT and business teams.

Automate security controls, data and processes to provide better metrics and operational support.

Utilize cloud-based APIs when appropriate to write network/system level tools for securing cloud environments.

Stay current on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities and controls.

Identify and implement new security technologies and best practices into Bit9's Cloud offerings.

Evaluates new technologies against established requirements and validates the security of the technology.

Create technical and managerial level reports and risk assessments for Cloud based applications and infrastructure.

Identify processes/procedures for how to handle a cloud security event, including forensic isolation and mitigation with Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR/IR) teams.

Supports the monitoring and maintaining network security suite of tools.

Identify new security threats by conducting continual monitoring, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and log analysis.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related business or technical areas, or an equivalency of education and work experience.

Minimum of 5-7 years of IT Security and/or security engineering experience.

5-7 years related experience in Computer Security, with proven focus on Cloud Security. Clear passion for cloud Security and Cloud technologies.

Must have experience with virtualization (cloud or non-cloud).

Expert knowledge of Cloud infrastructure, security architectures, and standards.

Deep technical knowledge of Amazon Web Services, and FedRAMP.

Able to demonstrate clear understanding of current threats to Cloud infrastructure and/or IT infrastructures at technical and managerial levels.

Able to automate/script daily tasks through Python, Bash or equivalent.

Experience with web-based applications or web-services.

Proficient in Linux system design, automation and operations.

Experience in designing and implementing standards, specifications and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and accountability for achieving results.

Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols).

Skilled in discussing complex security issues in understandable business terms.

Very detailed knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.

Experience using Microsoft Visio.

Additional Information

About us: Cyber attacks are now the new normal. Advanced hackers, nation states, organized crime groups and nefarious actors are doing anything and everything they can to get their hands on valuable information that isn’t theirs. With more than enough attack vectors out there, we at Bit9 + Carbon Black are looking for more creative and committed security professionals to protect today’s top organizations.

Bit9 + Carbon Black is an equal opportunity employer.