Cyber Cloud Engineer II

First Technology Federal Credit Union • Rocklin, CA, US

14 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Description

The Cyber Cloud Engineer II is a highly technical and detail-oriented individual who is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing granular security controls within complex cloud infrastructures. This role will be responsible for engineering and automating security solutions to protect First Tech’s cloud-native applications, data, and services from sophisticated cyber threats.

Here's what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful :

Job Duties

Configure network security controls such as Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, Network Access Control Lists (NACLs), Security Groups / Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) (1)
Configure and tune security monitoring tools, including SIEM, Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP), and cloud-native services (AWS GuardDuty, Azure Sentinel)
Utilize tools like AWS Config, Azure Policy, and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions to ensure continuous compliance
Automate the implementation and auditing of security controls against industry frameworks like NIST, CIS Benchmarks, SOC 2, and ISO 27001
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using Terraform or CloudFormation to enforce security standards at deployment
Execute automated and manual vulnerability scans using tools like Qualys, Tenable.io, or cloud-native scanners (e.g., AWS Inspector, Azure Defender for Cloud)
Prioritize findings and drive remediation efforts with development teams
Act as a technical contact for cloud security incidents
Perform deep-dive log analysis using SIEM platforms (Splunk, Azure Sentinel) and cloud-native logging (CloudWatch, CloudTrail)
Conduct digital forensics and root cause analysis (RCA) on cloud workloads and services
Automate the implementation and auditing of security controls against industry frameworks like NIST, CIS, Benchmarks, SOC 2, and ISO 27001
Develop custom detection rules based on threat intelligence and anomalous behavior patterns found in VPC flow logs, DNS queries, and API call data
Write scripts in Python (using Boto3 / azure-sdk), PowerShell, or Bash to automate security tasks, such as incident response playbooks and compliance checks

Essential Skills

Minimum experience 3 to 5 years of dedicated, hands-on experience in a cloud security engineering role

Cloud Platforms : Deep technical expertise in at least one major cloud provider required :

AWS : IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS WAF, KMS

Azure : Entra ID (Azure AD), Virtual Networks, NSGs, Key Vault, Sentinel, Azure Policy

GCP : IAM, VPC, Cloud Armor, Security Command Center, Key Management Service

Demonstrable proficiency with Terraform or CloudFormation required

Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for security automation required

In-depth knowledge of TCP / IP, DNS, HTTP / S, TLS / SSL, and routing protocols. Proven ability to secure complex cloud network topologies required

Advanced administration and hardening skills for Linux (e.g., Ubuntu, RHEL) and Windows Server required

Experience writing queries and developing correlation rules in Splunk, ELK Stack, or Azure Sentinel required

Knowledge of defense-in-depth security architectures using cloud-native services

Hands-on experience securing containerized environments (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, GKE). Knowledge of pod security policies, network policies, and tools like Falco or Aqua Security (preferred)

Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and key management systems (KMS, HSM) (preferred)

Experience implementing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls and architecting data-at-rest and data-in-transit encryption strategies in the cloud (preferred)

Minimum Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Certification / License : Advanced security or cloud certifications are highly preferred(i.e. CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security)

Location : Hillsboro, OR 97124 | Rocklin, CA 95765 | (HYBRID)

Target Compensation in Hillsboro, OR : $107k - $122k annually + annual bonus

Target Compensation in Rocklin, CA 95765 : $118k - $135k annually + annual bonus

Benefits options include :

Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K matching up to 5% per pay period

Accrue up to 17 days of Paid Time Off your first year of employment

11 paid federal holidays

Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility for special employee pricing is subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)

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