Senior Cloud Security Engineer - Ability to Obtain Secret Clearance!

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to work in an enterprise cyber security operations environment designing and integrating cloud security solutions, assisting in incident response activities, and managing cyber security projects and tasks. The right candidate will have experience in implementing cloud security tools and processes in Microsoft Azure and M365 environment, integrating security controls into the DevOps lifecycle, and investigating and responding to security incidents.

As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer, You Will

1. Work collaboratively with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
2. Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
3. Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

Week in the life of a Senior Cloud Security Engineer:

1. Architect, design, implement, and maintain security solutions in SaaS and IaaS environments.
2. Write scripts to incorporate security into the DevOps lifecycle, including leveraging AI to improve security.
3. Serve as escalation point for security incidents raised by the SOC team.
4. Investigate security alerts and event logs to identify root cause and mitigation plans.
5. Evaluate security solutions to determine best fit and see them through deployment phase.
6. Work with compliance team to ensure solutions are compliant with industry standards and requirements.
7. Manage tasks and projects, track progress, and report on status to management.

Job Requirements

1. Eligible to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.
2. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology field.
3. Minimum 5 years of overall experience.
4. Experience in:
1. Working as a member of a security operations team using Microsoft Azure and M365.
2. Monitoring and reviewing logs, writing and tweaking alerts, and triaging events and incidents.
3. Writing scripts to automate security tasks and integrate various cloud solutions, preferably in Microsoft cloud environments.
5. Solid understanding of security operations and compliance environment with experience in managing multiple tasks, reporting to management, and driving security initiatives within the IT group.
6. Off-hours support on as-needed basis.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards

1. Forbes National Best Midsize Companies.
2. Energage National Best Workplaces, National.
3. Washington Post Best Workplaces.

Veteran Hiring Awards

1. U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion.
2. BEST FOR VETS by Military Times.
3. TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.