Cloud Security Engineer & Cyber Defense Analyst (Hybrid)

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

WEC Energy Group is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer in Milwaukee, WI, with hybrid work flexibility. The role sits in a family of IT Cybersecurity Analyst roles and focuses on securing cloud infrastructures and data.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of cybersecurity experience. Preferred qualifications add 5+ years in cloud security and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information technology, MIS, or engineering is preferred.
• A combination of associate degree, military or professional cybersecurity experience and cybersecurity certification will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements security configuration standards for cloud resources.
• Designs, implements, and manages security solutions for cloud environments.
• Enforces cloud security policies based on best practices and frameworks.
• Automates security operations using scripting and IaC techniques.
• Deploys and configures cloud-native security tools and solutions.
• Monitors KPIs and reports on cloud security performance.
• Collects, manages, and analyzes security audit logs.
• Responds to security incidents and vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructures.
• Stays informed of trends and tools in cloud security and networking.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Cloud Security

Scripting

IaC

Security Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/IT or related field

Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISA, CEH, etc.)

Job description

WEC Energy Group is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer in Milwaukee, WI, with hybrid work flexibility. The role sits in a family of IT Cybersecurity Analyst roles and focuses on securing cloud infrastructures and data.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of cybersecurity experience. Preferred qualifications add 5+ years in cloud security and strong communication skills.