Security Engineer - Cloud Security Engineer

Habitat For Humanity Of Durham; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Ten days of vacation

401(k) plan

Job summary

SwiftCruit is seeking a highly experienced Cloud Security Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina to lead the deployment and improvement of Cloud Security tools in a multi-cloud environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in AWS, Azure, and relevant security practices, along with a background in automation and compliance frameworks.

The role demands significant experience with cloud security solutions and offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $126,000 along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles.
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts.
• Experience implementing and managing complex information security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment, operationalization, and continuous improvement of Cloud Security tooling.
• Implement new Cloud security technologies or integrate existing technologies.
• Provide technical support of Cloud security technologies.

Skills

Cloud Security

AWS

Azure

Python

Terraform

Compliance Frameworks

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Wiz Platform

AWS Guard Duty

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Security Engineer to lead the deployment, operationalization, and continuous improvement of Cloud Security tooling across our multi‑cloud enterprise environment. The role also encompasses Cloud native AWS tooling and automation solutions using GitLab deployments, including AWS Guard Duty, Defender for Cloud, Security Hub, AWS Inspector, and others via Terraform, with familiarization of AI capabilities, Amazon Bedrock, and Azure Foundry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wiz Platform Deployment & Ownership
• CSPM, CWPP, CI/CD Integration & Remediation
• Platform Expertise: Building and auditing services such as AWS IAM, AWS KMS, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Azure Key Vault, and Azure Security Center
• Network & Infrastructure Security: Hardening VPCs, configuring WAFs, and implementing secure micro‑segmentation
• Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) Security: Integrating automated “guardrails” directly into CI/CD pipelines to catch vulnerabilities before production
• Threat Detection & Incident Response: Monitoring cloud trails such as AWS CloudWatch or Microsoft Sentinel
• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in Python or PowerShell, and configuration languages such as Terraform or ARM templates
• Compliance Frameworks: Deep understanding of regulatory standards and frameworks such as CSA, NIST, CIS benchmarks, and Zero Trust architectures
• Industry Certifications: Preferred credentials include Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), AWS Certified Security – Specialty, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Lead the implementation of new Cloud security technologies or integration of existing technologies, including initial configuration, installation, change management, and operational handoff.

Use sophisticated analytical thought through models, testing, and experience to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

Provide technical support of Cloud security technologies, delivering expert problem analysis and resolution in a timely manner.

Lead teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and complexity.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and work‑related experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts
• Proven experience in software development lifecycle security practices
• Advanced knowledge of threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing
• Experience implementing and managing complex information security technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of Cloud Security experience
• 6+ years securing AWS/Azure/GCP
• Deep expertise in Wiz platform
• Strong experience with CSPM, CWPP, CI/CD security
• Strong automation and scripting background
• Experience in Global 100 or Fortune 50 environments
• Wiz Architect/Practitioner certifications
• AWS/Azure/GCP security certifications
• Banking or financial services experience
• Other security certifications (e.g., CCNA Security, GSEC, GCED, GPPA)
• Other technical certifications (e.g., CCNA, RHCE, MCSE)
• Certification in Information Security Management (e.g., CISSP, CRISC, CISM) or related security certification

Compensation

Annual base salary: $100,000 – $126,000. Additional incentive pay is available.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401(k) plan
• Ten days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire) and ten sick days (prorated)
• Paid holidays
• Eligibility for defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or deferred compensation plan, depending on position and division

Accommodations

If you have a disability and need assistance, request a reasonable accommodation via email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries will not receive a response).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace. EEO is the Law. E-Verify, IER, Right to Work.