Cloud Security Engineer

The Cloud Security Engineer designs, develops and implements secure system architectures. He/ She embeds security principles into the design of system architectures to mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices. He/ She designs artefacts, spanning design, development and implementation, into enterprise systems that describe security principles and how they relate to the overall enterprise system architecture. He/ She performs routine activities related to the periodic review and audit activities of infrastructure security systems and maintains documentation of security standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the design of security controls and systems in alignment with security guidelines
• Assist in the testing and evaluation of new security technologies and controls
• Document the design, operation, use, and expected outputs of new systems
• Aware of modern security software architectures and network architecture design best practices
• Participate in the Implementation of new enterprise security architecture, technologies and enhancements
• Resolve issues that arise in implementation of new security systems
• Monitor security systems for strengths and weaknesses and propose improvements to address weaknesses
• Involve in the maintenance of security systems, platforms and associated software
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of custom disaster recovery drills and simulation tests on existing systems
• Assist in the resolution of identified problems and incidents

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in Cloud Infrastructure Engineering or Cloud Security Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Services
• Experience in Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Solid understanding of basic security concepts such as Zero Trust, Least Privilege Access, Encryption and Key Management and Security Incident Response
• Familiarity with cloud security products including Firewalls, Vulnerability scanning and remediation tools and logging and monitoring tools
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn emerging cloud security technologies

Preferred Skills (Bonus)

• Exposure to Azure or multi-cloud environments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, CIS benchmarks, or cloud compliance frameworks.
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or above preferred.
• Exposure to modern DevOps toolchains and multi-cloud strategy initiatives.

Skills

Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, Implementation of Security Applications, Computer Science, Cryptographic Key Management, Identity & Access Management, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills, Great communications skills, Cybersecurity, Security Assessment and Testing, Cloud Services, Enterprise Security Solutions, Security Architecture Design, Systems Development, Security Monitoring, System Maintenance