We are partnered with a first-of-their-kind, satellite data analytics company which specializes in providing maritime intelligence data. They are looking to bring on a skilled Cloud Security Engineer for their dynamic team. This role will be a hands-on, individual contributor and lead a small team. In this role, the individual will play a pivotal part in ensuring the security and compliance of their cloud infrastructure while collaborating closely with a diverse, geographically dispersed team.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage security measures for cloud environments, ensuring protection against threats.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory standards such as ISO27001 and CMMC Level 2 (NIST 800-171), and maintain compliance documentation.
- Work alongside DevOps and technical teams to integrate security practices within the development lifecycle.
- Regularly update and patch cloud systems, ensuring they meet security standards.
- Work as an individual contributor while also leading small teams when needed.
- Utilize monitoring tools to identify and respond to security incidents, analyzing logs and alerts for potential vulnerabilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a STEM field; Master's degree preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in roles such as Security Engineer, Compliance Engineer, or DevOps Engineer.
- Active or former Secret or Top Secret clearance, or willingness to obtain necessary clearances.
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) preferred; familiarity with AWS and Azure is a plus.
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools and GitHub Actions, proficiency in Linux/Unix Administration, containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and scripting skills in Bash, JavaScript, Python, and SQL.
- Experience with security/compliance tools such as Crowdstrike Falcon, Twingate, LastPass, Vanta, and Snyk.
- Familiarity with networking concepts and troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with C-suite executives and technical product leads.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Strong analytical skills to understand and manage complex systems.
Additional Benefits:
- Health Insurance plans
- 401k with 5% match
- 20 days of PTO
If you are interested, please apply in directly!
This role is based out of Houston, Texas with the preference for local individuals and flexibility for remote or hybrid schedules! The ideal candidate needs to have willingness and ability to achieve Secret or Top Secret Clearance.