Security Engineer with Cloud Operations - 100% Remote

The Dignify Solutions, LLC; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions firm is seeking a Security Engineer with Cloud Operations expertise to provide hands-on engineering for cloud services, focusing on deployment and optimization with security in mind. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud platforms and security tools, as well as knowledge in governance and compliance management. This role offers a 100% remote work environment and is ideal for those looking to advance in cloud security.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM).
• Knowledge of scripting and automation tools for security tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering for cloud operations, including provisioning, scaling, and maintaining cloud services.
• Deploy and optimize cloud-based applications with a focus on security.
• Conduct security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Security tools and technologies

Scripting and automation for security

Understanding of regulatory frameworks

Cloud security governance

Education

CISSP, CISM, CEH, AWS Certified Security - Specialty

Job description

Overview

Security Engineer with Cloud Operations - 100% Remote

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering for cloud operations, including provisioning, scaling, and maintaining cloud services.
• Deploy and optimize cloud-based applications with a focus on security.
• Implement cloud automation, cost management, and operational monitoring.
• Develop, implement, and enforce cloud security policies; align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to ensure cloud environments meet organizational and legal security requirements.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and operations teams to drive governance initiatives and maintain security posture.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM).
• Knowledge of scripting and automation tools for security tasks.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or AWS Certified Security - Specialty are preferred.
• Hands-on experience with cloud operations processes and implementations with a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure management, provisioning, scaling, and maintaining cloud services.
• Experience in cloud security governance and compliance management, including developing and enforcing cloud security policies and conducting audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews. Ability to work with stakeholders across security, compliance, and operations teams.

Employment details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Location

Remote

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