Cloud Security Engineer (AWS/Azure) — Remote

BankUnited; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BankUnited is seeking a Technology Security Engineer open to remote work. The role focuses on implementing and optimizing security solutions across AWS and Azure, with emphasis on proactive security controls and comprehensive incident response.

You will collaborate with IT, security, and development teams to enforce best practices, conduct risk assessments, and maintain documentation for audits and compliance. A strong cloud security background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with significant cloud environment expertise.
• Hands-on with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and their native security services.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage secure environments across AWS and Azure.
• Implement robust security controls to protect cloud-based systems and data.
• Collaborate with security architects and IT teams to ensure secure integration across IT infrastructure.
• Establish and enforce security best practices for applications, including code review and secure development methodologies.
• Develop and implement endpoint protection strategies and encryption/data loss prevention measures.
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain enterprise security tools including EDR, DLP, and automated compliance solutions.

Skills

Security principles

Incident response

Cross-team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability scanners

Endpoint protection

Cloud-native security services

Job description

BankUnited is seeking a Technology Security Engineer open to remote work. The role focuses on implementing and optimizing security solutions across AWS and Azure, with emphasis on proactive security controls and comprehensive incident response.

You will collaborate with IT, security, and development teams to enforce best practices, conduct risk assessments, and maintain documentation for audits and compliance. A strong cloud security background is essential.