Cloud Security Engineer - Public Sector, IT Operations

BDO USA

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 99,461 - 128,329

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for advancement

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Orlando is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer. This role involves planning and implementing security measures to protect cloud platforms, analyzing existing infrastructure, and mitigating cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience. Join us to help enhance our cloud security practices and support our mission with innovative technology.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
3+ years of experience in IT security support.
Proficiency with various security tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement security measures for cloud platforms.
Collaborate with teams on security management standards.
Respond to and mitigate cyber threats in cloud environments.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills

Strong understanding of security breach detection and mitigation

Ability to work well under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cloud Computing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing, upgrading, and monitoring security-based measures for the protection of the organization’s cloud-based digital platforms and related data. This role may be charged with analyzing and revising existing cloud infrastructure and implementing new and enhanced security related designs and methodologies. In addition, this position is familiar with and helps institute best practices that meet or exceed FedRAMP, NIST, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The Cloud Security Engineer focuses on the secure configuration and deployment of services within Microsoft GCC High and other platforms to support business operations, and ensures high performance and reliability of technology services that support the firm's mission.

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing, upgrading, and monitoring security-based measures for the protection of the organization’s cloud-based digital platforms and related data. This role may be charged with analyzing and revising existing cloud infrastructure and implementing new and enhanced security related designs and methodologies. In addition, this position is familiar with and helps institute best practices that meet or exceed FedRAMP, NIST, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The Cloud Security Engineer focuses on the secure configuration and deployment of services within Microsoft GCC High and other platforms to support business operations, and ensures high performance and reliability of technology services that support the firm's mission.

Job Duties

Collaborates with Public Sector and BDO National IT teams on standards, configuration recommendations, and best practices for the secure management of Microsoft 365 GCC High services, including Office, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, and Purview
Institutes policies for identity, device, and access management using Zero Trust principles and security baselines
Reviews results from configuration management/testing, profiling, and assessment tooling to address vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and/or access risks
Implements, maintains, and monitors backup and disaster recovery strategies for M365 environment
Participates in the Change Control Board
Monitors for and investigates emerging cyber threats in BDO Public Sector cloud environment, and works with staff on recommending and implementing defensive actions
Contributes to System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and other artifacts for audit readiness
Performs maintenance and enhancements on existing security alerts to reduce false positives
Leads the remediation efforts of vulnerabilities within cloud resources
Leads the Incident Response Team which includes monitoring for and determining Indicators of Compromise
Collaborates with security operations professionals to analyze triaged security alerts to determine the appropriate escalation and remediation paths
Designs and implements security related technologies such as MFA, FIDO2, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and mobile device management (MDM) within a GCC High tenant
Aligns enterprise IT planning with cybersecurity risk management strategies using NIST SP 800-171 and other applicable frameworks
Performs and reports phishing testing and develops necessary training
Escalates critical issues to management
Documents and maintains policies and procedures
Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directs day-to-day activities/workload of staff, as needed

Education

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High school diploma or GED, required
Bachelor's degree in Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Information Science, Informatics, or Information Systems, preferred

Experience

Three (3) or more years of experience providing IT systems security support or incident response, required

License/Certifications

SC-100 – Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, preferred
AZ-305 – Azure Solutions Architect Expert, preferred
AZ-500 – Azure Security Engineer Associate, preferred

Software

Proficiency with Microsoft Intune, Entra ID/Azure AD, Microsoft 365 Admin Center, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
Proficiency with Power BI, Apple Business Manager, and MacOS and iOS management via Intune, preferred

Language

Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
Capacity to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details
Capable of successfully multi-tasking while working independently or within a group environment
Familiar with various regulatory policies (PCI, HIPAA, GLBA and other statutory regulations) as they relate to data security and IT policies, procedures, and standards
Basic awareness of PCI-DSS, ISO 2700x, FISMA, and other industry recommended security frameworks
Strong understanding of security breach detection and mitigation
Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Capable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected issues in a professional manner
Capacity to communicate and interact with all levels of employees and management
Ability to interact and build consensus among people
Ability to work after standard business hours and travel, as needed
Ability to design capabilities to find solutions to less common and more complex system problems

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves On

Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
Empowering team members to explore their full potential
Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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