IT Security and Cloud Solutions Engineer

Socket.dev; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinilabs seeks an IT Security and Cloud Solutions Engineer to manage, secure, and support cloud apps, network infrastructure, and security platforms with emphasis on AWS, M365, data protection, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include leading security initiatives, auditing materials, and threat monitoring; the role supports clinical trial operations in a regulated environment and requires strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Cybersecurity or related field; extensive experience may substitute.
• Minimum of seven years IT experience focused on cloud security, data protection and security operations.
• Experience administering Active Directory and managing MFA, SIEM, MDR, EDR.
• Working knowledge of email security and cloud backup tools.
• Experience managing Cloudflare services (CDN, DNS, WAF, SSL/TLS, VPN).
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST and CIS frameworks.
• Practical knowledge of AWS security and monitoring tools.
• Experience supporting secure adoption of AI tools and governance.
• Security for network infrastructure: routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, wireless.
• MS 365 security, AD, SSO, IAM, endpoint security, compliance controls.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• GxP/life sciences regulatory experience is a strong differentiator.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present vendor audit materials to auditors, customers, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Subject-matter expert for enterprise cloud security platforms including SIEM, MDR, MFA.
• Monitor security tools and perform log reviews for threats across cloud, network, and MS 365.
• Provide technical leadership for network, cloud platforms, and IT projects supporting regulated environments.
• Enhance Clinilabs’ security posture by maturing toolsets and operational processes.
• Develop and review IT policies; provide audit support for security and compliance assessments.
• Escalation point for level 1 support; perform level 2-3 troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties to support IT operations, security, and business objectives.

Skills

Cloud security

Data protection

Security operations

Active Directory

MFA

SIEM

MDR

EDR

Email security

Cloud backup tools

Cloudflare

AWS security

ISO 27001

NIST

CIS frameworks

AI tools governance

Network security

Microsoft 365 security

IAM

SSO

Endpoint security

Compliance controls

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Cloudflare

AWS security tools (CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, Security Hub, GuardDuty)

Microsoft 365 security tools

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The IT Security and Cloud Solutions Engineer is responsible for managing, securing, and supporting Clinilabs’ cloud applications, network infrastructure, and security platforms, with a focus on AWS, Microsoft 365, data protection, threat monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and present vendor qualification audit materials to auditors, customers, and regulatory stakeholders
• Subject matter expert for enterprise cloud security platforms, including SIEM, email security, MDR, MFA, and related security monitoring and threat detection solutions
• Monitor security tools and perform regular log reviews to identify, triage, escalation, and document potential security events, system anomalies, policy violations, and operational risks across cloud, network, endpoint, and Microsoft 365 environments
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for network infrastructure, cloud platforms, security initiatives, and IT projects that support clinical trial operations and regulated business environments
• Partner with IT leadership to enhance Clinilabs’ security posture by maturing the security toolset, strengthening operational processes, and advancing data protection capabilities.
• Support the development, maintenance, and review of IT policies and procedures, and provide audit support for customer, regulatory, and internal assessments related to security, compliance, and IT operations
• Acts as an escalation point for level 1 support, performing level 2-3 support and troubleshooting activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support IT operations, security, compliance, and business objectives

Salary range between $100,000 - $105,000. Final compensation is based on skills, experience, location, and overall expertise.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, cybersecurity, or a related field. Extensive relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of seven years of IT experience, with a strong emphasis on cloud security, data protection, and security operations
• Demonstrated ability administering Active Directory and managing enterprise security platforms, including MFA, SIEM, MDR, and EDR solutions
• Working knowledge of email security and cloud backup tools
• Experience managing Cloudflare services, including CDN performance optimization, DNS configuration, WAF policies, SSL/TLS settings, VPN and security controls to support reliable and secure web application delivery
• Ability to articulate current data privacy, data protection, PHI, and information security standards, with a strong understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS frameworks.
• Practical knowledge of AWS security and monitoring tools, including CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and related cloud security services
• Experience supporting the secure adoption and governance of AI tools, including access controls, data protection, responsible use practices, and alignment with organizational security and compliance requirements
• Technical ability supporting and securing network infrastructure, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPN connectivity, wireless networks, and cloud-connected environments
• Proficiency implementing Microsoft 365 security, data protection, and threat protection capabilities, including Active Directory, single sign-on, identity and access management, endpoint security, and compliance controls
• Ability to multitask as needed and a willingness to learn and apply new technical skills as needed
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• History of work in a regulated GxP, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or related environment is highly preferred and will be considered a strong differentiator for qualified candidates.