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Senior Information Security Engineer, Cloud Security
Posted 21 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Information Security Engineer with expertise in Cloud Security to join their fully remote security operations team. This is a critical role for an individual passionate about protecting cloud-based infrastructure and data from evolving threats. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions within our cloud environments, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems.
As a remote-first engineer, you will focus on securing cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), implementing security best practices, and developing automated security controls. Your responsibilities will include configuring and managing security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and vulnerability scanners. You will play a key role in threat detection, incident response, and forensic analysis within the cloud environment.
This role involves conducting regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management to identify and remediate security weaknesses. You will work closely with development and operations teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps), ensuring secure coding practices and secure deployment of applications. Proactive monitoring of cloud security posture and implementing measures to prevent breaches will be essential.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cloud security principles, network security, identity and access management (IAM), and data protection strategies. Experience with scripting and automation for security tasks is highly desirable. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial, as is the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a distributed team. We are looking for a seasoned professional who can architect and implement advanced security solutions in complex cloud environments.
Qualifications:
As a remote-first engineer, you will focus on securing cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), implementing security best practices, and developing automated security controls. Your responsibilities will include configuring and managing security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and vulnerability scanners. You will play a key role in threat detection, incident response, and forensic analysis within the cloud environment.
This role involves conducting regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management to identify and remediate security weaknesses. You will work closely with development and operations teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps), ensuring secure coding practices and secure deployment of applications. Proactive monitoring of cloud security posture and implementing measures to prevent breaches will be essential.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cloud security principles, network security, identity and access management (IAM), and data protection strategies. Experience with scripting and automation for security tasks is highly desirable. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial, as is the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a distributed team. We are looking for a seasoned professional who can architect and implement advanced security solutions in complex cloud environments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees and relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer) are highly valued.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in information security, with a strong specialization in cloud security engineering.
- Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing security controls for major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Expertise in network security, IAM, data security, and application security in cloud environments.
- Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, firewalls, IDPS, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
- Experience with DevSecOps principles and practices.
- Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and incident response capabilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
- Familiarity with the security landscape relevant to the Naivasha, Nakuru, KE region or similar emerging markets is a plus.
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Senior Information Security Engineer - Cloud Security
Posted 21 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Information Security Engineer with a specialization in Cloud Security to join our fully remote security team. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures for our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in securing cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), network security, data protection, and compliance. You will be responsible for developing and enforcing cloud security policies, performing security assessments, and responding to cloud-related security incidents. This is a fully remote position, requiring a proactive and self-motivated individual with excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with distributed engineering and operations teams. Your responsibilities will include architecting secure cloud solutions, implementing security automation, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2). You will play a key role in protecting our organization's sensitive data and systems in the cloud. The ability to stay ahead of evolving cloud threats and implement best-practice security controls is crucial. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of our cloud security posture and contribute to a secure and resilient digital environment.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
- Configure and maintain cloud network security, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
- Perform regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests of cloud infrastructure.
- Respond to and investigate cloud security incidents, providing timely remediation.
- Develop and implement security automation using scripting and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the cloud lifecycle.
- Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in information security, with at least 4 years focused on cloud security.
- Proven expertise in securing major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, data encryption, and security monitoring tools.
- Experience with security automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Terraform).
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.
- Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.
- Experience with container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
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Senior Information Security Engineer - Cloud Security
Posted 12 days ago
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Our client, a rapidly growing technology firm, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Security Engineer with a specialization in Cloud Security. This is a crucial, fully remote role focused on designing, implementing, and managing robust security measures for our client's cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for safeguarding sensitive data, applications, and systems hosted on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cloud security principles, threat vectors, and best practices. You will lead initiatives to enhance cloud security posture, conduct security assessments, and implement security controls to mitigate risks. This role involves developing and automating security policies, monitoring cloud environments for threats, and responding to security incidents. Collaboration with DevOps, IT, and development teams is essential to ensure security is integrated throughout the software development lifecycle. We are looking for an individual with exceptional technical expertise in cloud security, a proactive approach to threat management, and strong problem-solving skills. Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) for security, container security, and serverless security is highly desirable. Certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or CISSP are a significant advantage. This remote position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team on complex security challenges, driving innovation and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our client's cloud assets. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our cloud security architecture.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Monitor cloud infrastructure for security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Respond to and manage security incidents in cloud environments.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests of cloud deployments.
- Implement and manage security automation tools and processes (e.g., IaC security scanning).
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.
- Provide security guidance and expertise on cloud architecture decisions.
- Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on cloud security.
- In-depth knowledge of security best practices for major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with cloud security tools, SIEM, and vulnerability management solutions.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Strong understanding of networking, identity and access management (IAM), and data protection in the cloud.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Relevant cloud security certifications are highly preferred.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment.
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Senior Information Security Engineer - Cloud Security
Posted 10 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Security Engineer specializing in Cloud Security to join their fully remote security team. This role is critical for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures for our cloud infrastructure, supporting operations that may have connections to Nairobi, Nairobi, KE . The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud security best practices, threat modeling, and vulnerability management in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). You will be responsible for developing and enforcing security policies, conducting security assessments, and responding to security incidents.
Key responsibilities include implementing and managing security controls for cloud services, monitoring for security breaches, and performing regular security audits. You will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure that security is integrated into the entire software development lifecycle. The ability to design and implement secure cloud architectures, manage identity and access management (IAM) in the cloud, and stay ahead of emerging cloud security threats is paramount. This position requires excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as strong communication and collaboration abilities within a remote team setting.
Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include implementing and managing security controls for cloud services, monitoring for security breaches, and performing regular security audits. You will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure that security is integrated into the entire software development lifecycle. The ability to design and implement secure cloud architectures, manage identity and access management (IAM) in the cloud, and stay ahead of emerging cloud security threats is paramount. This position requires excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as strong communication and collaboration abilities within a remote team setting.
Responsibilities:
- Designing and implementing cloud security architectures.
- Managing and securing cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Developing and enforcing cloud security policies and procedures.
- Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Monitoring cloud environments for security threats and incidents.
- Implementing identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
- Responding to security incidents and leading remediation efforts.
- Collaborating with engineering teams to ensure secure development practices.
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Senior Information Security Engineer - Cloud Security
Posted 6 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Information Security Engineer with expertise in Cloud Security to join our fully remote security team. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our cloud infrastructure and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data and systems. As a remote-first organization, we are looking for a proactive and skilled professional who can contribute to our robust security posture from any location. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security controls across our cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cloud architecture, security best practices, and common cloud-based threats. Responsibilities include developing and enforcing cloud security policies, conducting security assessments and penetration tests, automating security processes, and responding to cloud security incidents. You will also work on security hardening of cloud services, identity and access management (IAM), and data protection strategies. The ability to architect secure cloud solutions, strong scripting skills for automation, and excellent problem-solving abilities are essential. This role requires a thorough understanding of DevSecOps principles and a collaborative approach to working with development and operations teams. This is a remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere, with **Kisumu, Kisumu, KE** designated as the company's primary registered location. Our client is dedicated to providing a secure and empowering remote work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage security solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests of cloud infrastructure.
- Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) controls.
- Automate security tasks and processes using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
- Respond to and investigate cloud security incidents.
- Ensure data protection and encryption strategies are effectively implemented.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
- Monitor cloud environments for security threats and anomalies.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
- Proven experience as a Security Engineer, with a significant focus on cloud security.
- In-depth knowledge of security principles for major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with cloud security tools, including firewalls, WAFs, SIEM, and vulnerability scanners.
- Proficiency in scripting languages for automation (e.g., Python, Terraform).
- Strong understanding of IAM, network security, and data encryption.
- Experience with container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.
- Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
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