CVP, Cloud Security Engineer

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per quarter 

The Cloud Security Engineer will be a key member of our Cloud Security Team, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining cloud security tools and configurations. This is a critical role in improving our cloud security posture and ensuring our cloud security configurations do not expose us to unnecessary risks.   In addition, this engineer also supports the cloud activities of other security teams, including Terraform development and implementation.  This is a hands-on role requiring the ability to operate tools and navigate the cloud environment, acting as an escalation point and supporting initiatives.

The Cloud Security Engineer will work closely with other engineering teams, particularly the Cloud Platform team, during the design and build phases of upgrades or new service implementations. The engineer will also coordinate with the Cloud Security Operations team to gather input for the engineering process and ensure operational readiness through a defined handoff requirements process.

Collaboration is key for this role. The engineer will need to clearly articulate the need for cloud security hardening to business teams, the Cloud Platform team, and all facets of the security organization. An ideal candidate should demonstrate experience driving cloud security risk programs from detection to remediation. The ideal candidate should also be prepared to demonstrate prior success in turning over projects to operations.

This role requires identifying and proposing solutions to cloud security challenges, such as security principles, segmentation, configuration, and policies, using tools covering CSPM, CIEM, and other AWS native tools.  Deep knowledge of cloud technologies is essential for success in this role as often there are several competing approaches available to resolve a particular risk. This engineer should possess the expertise to recommend the most comprehensive approach that imposes the least impact to business teams.

Along with the responsibilities outlined above, some specific responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Understanding cloud configuration elements, primarily focused on but not limited to AWS.
• Working within Cloud Security tools such as CSPM, CIEM, etc.
• Having a deep understanding of cloud networking and general networking concepts.
• Expert level IAC development in Terraform. The candidate should be capable of deploying security applications organization-wide in Terraform with minimal guidance.
• A strong understanding of DevOps and CI/CD principles.
• Supporting other teams in implementing cloud services through guidance, Terraform and other activities.
• Working within the SLO’s and SLA’s defined for incident and request handling.
• Identifying and tailoring cloud security controls to the NYL environment.
• Identifying operational efficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Ensuring SOP documentation is updated after updates to existing tools or new implementations.
• Collaborates with peers to solve unique and complex issues; requires conceptual and innovative thinking and education and/or experience to develop solutions.
• Supports security customers in the implementation, maintenance, and support of elements of the infrastructure.
• Can quickly grasp customer requirements, anticipates changing business needs and challenges, and their subsequent impact on the technical direction of a solution.

Additional Requirements:

Minimum of five years of experience in a role that is responsible for the support and operation of cloud environments and cloud security tools.  Demonstrated hands on activity in developing terraform and operating cloud security tools.

• 5-7 years of AWS (preferable) and Azure experience.
• Understanding of Cyber Security principles on Identity, Vulnerability, Threat Detection, Data Protection, Network Security
• Detailed understanding of cloud concepts and operational functionality.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture
• Experience working with teams in remote locations such as India and Mexico.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting and operating enterprise-class security technologies and architecture is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required to be successful in this position.
• Strong public cloud provider experience, AWS, Azure, GCP, etc
• Experience troubleshooting application issues in an IaaS environment
• Working knowledge of DevOps and delivery tools (GitHub)
• Practical experience with modern scripting languages (Python, .Net, C#, Java, Powershell, Bash)
• Ability to keep a positive attitude in a high paced work environment.
• Understanding of different frameworks and tools which include, but not limited to: CSPM, CIEM, Azure, AWS, Terraform, Github/Gitlab, Cloudaware, Wiz

• Preferred Certifications: CCSK, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect

BA/BS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science preferred but not required

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range:  $122,500-$210,000 

Overtime eligible: Exempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

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Job Requisition ID: 91502