Cloud Security Specialist

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; Masters degree preferred

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years focused on cloud security

• Advanced expertise with AWS security services including GuardDuty, Security Hub, IAM, KMS, and CloudTrail

• Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks (AWS Well-Architected Framework, NIST CSF, CSA CCM)

• Hands-on experience implementing security controls in CI/CD pipelines

• Expert knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) security for AWS CloudFormation and/or Terraform

• Experience with cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools and processes

• Strong understanding of identity and access management principles in cloud environments

• Experience with automated security testing and continuous security validation

• Proficiency in scripting and programming (Python, Bash, etc.) for security automation

• Excellent understanding of network security, containerization security, and serverless security

• In-depth knowledge of DevSecOps principles and practices

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Relevant security certifications (AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CCSP, CISSP, or equivalent)

   **Preferred Qualifications:**       
  

• Experience with multi-cloud security strategies and implementations

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements relevant to cloud environments

• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS)

• Background in implementing Zero Trust architecture in AWS environments

• Experience with AWS automated incident response and remediation

• Knowledge of cloud-native security tools and platforms

• Experience with Hashicorp Vault or similar secrets management solutions

• Background in implementing security for data lakes and analytics platforms

• Experience with cloud workload protection platforms (CWPP)

• Knowledge of serverless security best practices

• Experience with cloud security in the energy efficiency or sustainability industries

• Background in threat modeling for cloud architectures

• Experience working with global teams and offshore development models

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