Cloud Security Engineer Sr

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority in Austin, TX is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to support cybersecurity operations across multiple cloud environments as part of our move to the cloud. You will lead the design and administration of Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) systems to protect critical infrastructure in the electric, water, and telecommunications sectors.

You will apply native cloud security services, configure CSP IdAM policies, investigate

Qualifications

• Nine or more years designing and deploying enterprise cloud/cybersecurity systems.
• Degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or relevant field (may be substituted per guidelines).
• Driver's license

Responsibilities

• Apply native cloud security and monitoring services across cloud platforms.
• Architect and configure APIs linking CSPs to cybersecurity systems.
• Guide CSP IdAM configuration and security policy for enterprise monitoring.
• Investigate and respond to cloud security incidents using multi-source data.
• Strengthen cloud identity security and access policy decisions across providers.
• Research emerging cloud attack techniques and translate into defenses.

Skills

Cloud security

Cybersecurity engineering

Enterprise systems design

Education

CS / Cybersecurity degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Here’s The Role

LCRA is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to support cybersecurity operations across multiple cloud environments as part of our journey to Cloud. In this role, you will lead the design and administration of Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) systems. You will advance our cloud security maturity by building the detection, monitoring, and response capabilities that protect critical infrastructure as it moves to the cloud. The Cybersecurity team is responsible for protecting critical infrastructure in the electric, water, and telecommunications sectors. We want someone who aims for excellence and reflects our core values of safety, respect, service, initiative, and integrity in everything they do. If you want to develop your career at a great organization with outstanding benefits, training, and meaningful work that enhances the lives of Texans, consider applying!

How You’ll Contribute

• Apply native cloud security and monitoring services to strengthen visibility and control across cloud platforms.
• Securely architect and configure APIs connecting LCRA's cybersecurity systems with third-party cloud platforms.
• Guide Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Identity and Access Management (IdAM) configuration and security policy to support enterprise monitoring.
• Investigate and respond to cloud security incidents, using network, host, and cloud-based data to drive detection and response.
• Strengthen identity security in the cloud by guiding IdAM and access policy decisions across cloud service providers.
• Improve LCRA's threat readiness by researching emerging cloud attack techniques and translating that intelligence into stronger defenses.

How You’re Qualified

• Nine or more years of experience in designing and deploying enterprise-level systems in the cloud and cybersecurity systems engineering or other relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in computer science, cybersecurity, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license

How You’ll Stand Out

• CISSP, CEH, Azure, AWS, or similar certifications.
• Proven hands-on experience securing multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, and/or GCP), including configuring native cloud security services, administering CASB/CDR platforms, and managing cloud IAM policies.
• Demonstrated background in cloud incident response, API security integration, and analyzing cloud-based telemetry to detect and respond to threats.

How We’ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.