Cloud Security Specialist
Core
Monitor and secure Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services environments, focusing on misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and policy violations.
Role type
Mid-level Cloud Security Specialist (IC)
Builds
Secure cloud landing zones, identity controls, and deployment pipelines for Azure and AWS.
Domain
Cloud Security (Azure/AWS)
Required skills
Cloud security administration, Identity and Access Management (IAM), RBAC, Cloud networking, Encryption, Logging, Infrastructure as Code review, Container security, Scripting (Python/PowerShell)
Preferred skills
Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub, AWS GuardDuty, SIEM, Azure DevOps, Git, Policy as Code, Cloud landing zones, WAF, CASB, API security, Docker, Kubernetes
Technologies
Azure, AWS, Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, Security Hub, GuardDuty, DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, PowerShell, Terraform, ARM, Git, OAuth, SAML, OIDC, WAF, NSG, Security Groups, Key Vault, KMS, Purview, Fabric, Copilot
Responsibilities
Monitor Azure and AWS environments for misconfigurations and vulnerabilities; Administer cloud security posture management tools; Investigate security alerts and coordinate fixes; Maintain security dashboards and asset inventories; Support identity controls and access management; Review and secure cloud architectures; Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines; Implement policy as code; Support secure configuration of storage and encryption; Assist with incident investigations and risk assessments.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC