Senior Cloud Security & SIEM/Automation Engineer

NewGen Technologies; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NewGen Technologies is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to design and implement enterprise-scale cloud monitoring. You will develop scripts, automate incident response playbooks, and mentor the CSOC team while staying ahead of trends in cloud security and AI.

Proficiency with Splunk is preferred, and TS/SCI clearance is required. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure architectures, improve processes, and deliver training materials for cloud and

Qualifications

• TS/SCI FSP clearance required.
• 7+ years of cloud security, cloud engineering or cyber operations.
• 5+ years with AWS.
• 3+ years coding and scripting in Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement cloud security monitoring at enterprise scale.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools using Python or similar languages.
• Create automated incident response playbooks for CSOC workflows.
• Mentor junior staff; plan cyber exercises and training materials.
• Stay current on cybersecurity trends and AI concepts for cloud security.
• Develop, tune, and optimize Splunk detection rules for cloud platforms.

Skills

AWS

Azure

Oracle

Scripting

SIEM

Tools

Splunk

Python

Job description

NewGen Technologies is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to design and implement enterprise-scale cloud monitoring. You will develop scripts, automate incident response playbooks, and mentor the CSOC team while staying ahead of trends in cloud security and AI.

Proficiency with Splunk is preferred, and TS/SCI clearance is required. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure architectures, improve processes, and deliver training materials for cloud and