Senior Cloud Security Engineer & Automation Lead

Novacoast; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Novacoast is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional in Salt Lake City, UT, to lead initiatives in cloud security, incident response, and automation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Security Engineering with strong hands-on skills in AWS security, Python, and SIEM platforms.

This role requires occasional after-hours support for critical security incidents and offers the chance to significantly influence security strategies and collaborate closely with leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Security Operations, or a related cybersecurity role.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and currently reside in the U.S.
• Strong hands-on experience securing AWS environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve cloud security posture across AWS environments.
• Act as a primary responder for security incidents.
• Develop automation solutions that reduce manual security operations work.

Skills

Security Engineering

Python

AWS Security

Incident Response

Education

5+ years in Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

GRC Platforms

Job description

Novacoast is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional in Salt Lake City, UT, to lead initiatives in cloud security, incident response, and automation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Security Engineering with strong hands-on skills in AWS security, Python, and SIEM platforms.

This role requires occasional after-hours support for critical security incidents and offers the chance to significantly influence security strategies and collaborate closely with leadership.