What you’ll be doing...

As an AWS and Cloud Security Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the secure integration and operation of cloud-based systems and services within our organization. You will work closely with development teams, system administrators, and security professionals to implement and maintain robust security measures across our AWS infrastructure and cloud-based applications.

Design and implement security solutions: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand security requirements and design appropriate solutions for cloud-based systems. This includes implementing security controls, configuring security groups, managing IAM (Identity and Access Management) policies, and utilizing AWS security tools.

Cloud infrastructure security: Establish and maintain security controls and best practices for the AWS environment. Monitor and mitigate security risks, perform vulnerability assessments, and implement incident response plans.

Cloud application security: Work with development teams to ensure secure coding practices and assist in implementing security measures within cloud-based applications. Conduct security reviews and assessments to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

Integration and automation: Integrate security tools and technologies into the cloud infrastructure and application lifecycle. Automate security processes where possible to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Incident response: Develop and maintain an incident response plan specific to the AWS environment. Respond to security incidents, conduct investigations, and provide recommendations for improvements.

Leading efforts to counter security breaches and anticipating and reducing the likelihood of future security alerts, incidents, and disasters.

Defining, planning, monitoring (may assist in implementing) and upgrading security measures, policies, and controls.

Writing reports and providing insights on the efficacy of the current security policies, incident responses, disaster recovery plans, and other security-related information.

Ensuring to Keep the security systems up to date.

Monitoring security access and maintaining the relevant data.

Conducting vulnerability testing and risk analyses to assess security and performing internal and external security audits.

Analyzing security breaches to identify the cause and to update incidence responses and disaster recovery plans.

 Verifying and coordinating security plans with outside vendors.

Familiarity with basics of security architecture is desirable

What we’re looking for...

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a cloud security integration engineer professional. In this role, you will be responsible for providing security services and expertise to our customers on the AWS cloud platform in TPD.  You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and manage robust and scalable security, governance and compliance solutions for cloud infrastructure and applications.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in the field, such as security administration.
• Experience on cloud security and AWS.
• Knowledge of security principles, practices, and technologies.
• Knowledge of AWS services and features, particularly in relation to security.
• Experience with IAM, VPC, CloudTrail, Security Groups, AWS WAF, and AWS Security Hub.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and methodologies.
• Knowledge of securing cloud-based applications and infrastructure.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, and teaching skills.
• Good anticipation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to remain current on the latest technology and best practices in information security
• Knowledge of relevant security frameworks and standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.
• Experience implementing security controls and ensuring compliance.
• Experience in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash. Experience with automation tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible.
• AWS certifications related to security, such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.