Senior Cloud Security Engineer

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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore - it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.
If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!
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Job Summary
As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer within our telecommunications company, you will be responsible for ensuring the security of our cloud infrastructure, particularly within Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Azure environments. Your expertise will be crucial in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security measures to safeguard our cloud-based systems and data against sophisticated cyber threats and vulnerabilities. You will lead efforts to assess risks, develop security solutions, and enforce compliance with industry standards and regulations, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.
Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust security architectures for cloud environments, incorporating tools such as Wiz, Tenable, and/or Darktrace, along with other best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Deploy and configure security tools and technologies, including Wiz, Tenable, and Darktrace, to protect cloud infrastructure. This includes firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), encryption mechanisms, access controls, and identity management solutions.
• Develop and maintain monitoring systems for detecting and responding to security incidents and breaches in cloud environments, leveraging Wiz, Tenable, and Darktrace capabilities. Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate risks.
• To be proficient in cloud cost optimization, engineers should understand cloud usage patterns and trends, cloud pricing models, and cost management tools. Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or PowerShell can also be helpful
• Implement automation scripts and tools, integrated with Wiz, Tenable, Darktrace, and other solutions, to streamline security processes, enhance incident response capabilities, and enforce security policies across cloud deployments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) pertaining to cloud security. Establish and maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and controls, using insights from tools like Wiz, Tenable, and Darktrace.
• Provide leadership in guiding and training internal teams on cloud security best practices, threat mitigation strategies, and compliance obligations. Foster a culture of security awareness and accountability throughout the organization, leveraging insights from Wiz, Tenable, Darktrace, and other sources.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, development, and compliance, to integrate security measures into cloud-native and hybrid cloud environments. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to convey security risks, recommendations, and status updates, leveraging insights from Wiz, Tenable, Darktrace, and other tools.
• Mentor junior cloud security engineers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities. Lead security-related projects and initiatives, ensuring timely and effective completion.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum five to seven years of experience in cloud security engineering roles, with a focus on GCP, AWS, and MS Azure environments.
• Proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing security controls within cloud platforms, such as IAM, VPC, Zero Trust principles, IaC, IAAS, Security Groups, Key Management Services, SDLC, Ci/Cd pipelines and Network Security.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, including Wiz, Tenable, Darktrace, SIEM, DLP, WAF, CASB, and endpoint security solutions.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and architecture, with the ability to troubleshoot complex security issues.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation frameworks for security orchestration and configuration management.
• Industry certifications in cloud security (e.g., CCSK, CCSP, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer, AWS Certified Security - Specialty) are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
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