- Company Name
- Human In The Loop
- Job Title
- Cloud Security Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Cloud Security Engineer
**Role Summary:**
Responsible for protecting the company’s cloud infrastructure, including applications, networks, and data. Conducts continuous security monitoring, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and implements security policies and procedures to ensure secure operation of cloud services.
**Expectations:**
- Maintain high security posture for AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
- Deliver timely vulnerability remediation and incident handling.
- Collaborate with development, operations, and product teams to embed security into the lifecycle of new and existing applications.
- Document security controls, audit findings, and compliance status.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Monitor cloud resources and network traffic for anomalous activity.
- Perform regular penetration tests, vulnerability scans, and code reviews.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents, coordinating with incident response teams.
- Design, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures for cloud architectures.
- Conduct security architecture reviews for new services and features.
- Educate and train internal teams on secure coding, deployment practices, and compliance requirements.
**Required Skills:**
- Proficiency in cloud security fundamentals and best practices for AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Experience in application and network security, including firewalls, IAM, and encryption.
- Strong knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS) and penetration testing methodologies.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, SOC 2) and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Professional certifications preferred: CISSP, CEH, CISM, or equivalent.