Cloud Security Engineer Jobs

We are currently seeking a Cloud Security Engineer for a role based in Washington DC, United States.

You will be responsible for leading and directing the effort to provide a secure cyber environment for the enterprise and to protect all information residing on their systems

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Document existing systems architecture and technology portfolio, with a focus on the continuous improvement
• Assess technology architecture, implementation, and fit for the House to identify risk. In order to gather product security features, analyse vulnerabilities and weaknesses, and make implementation recommendations to Senior Management, this may necessitate interaction with vendors
• Provide technical support for responding to and implementing recommendations of the Office of Inspector General and Internal Controls/Internal Audit
• Provide technical guidance in the development and revision of House solutions that incorporate Cloud technologies. Also provide risk management guidance and advisement to CAO teams for emerging technologies to include new cloud, mobile and desktop application work products
• Offer analysis and reporting on the cloud services currently being used by the House, covering high-risk services, data utilisation, and threats
• Work with architects and developers to design optimal security practices when developing new systems, networks, and application functionality

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with cloud architectures (e.g., SaaS, PaaS), common commercial cloud systems (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, AWS, Oracle) and cloud security solutions (e.g., Cloud Access Security Broker, Multi-factor Authentication, Zero Trust Architecture)
• 3-5 years of experience implementing or supporting cloud-based cyber security
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with (5) years of experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Knowledge of other common industry cyber security standards and organizational best practices
• Understanding of basic information technology concepts, systems, and network architecture
• Awareness of current cyber security threats and vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of common cyber security technical controls and their application to cloud systems, such as access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, system and communication protection, and system and information integrity

We look forward to receiving your application!