Cloud Security DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Summary:

The Cloud Security Engineer role is part of the Cloud Security Engineering function and is responsible for ensuring the secure design and delivery of Cloud solutions to the Application teams in the Enterprise (internal customers), based on customer requirements. A Security Engineer is responsible for delivering architecture guidance and educating the Application teams and Cloud COE (amongst others) to design, build and implement secure coding and continuous security practices for infrastructure and applications. This role will specialize in all aspects of information security management as well as business and regulatory compliance using Cloud services in large-scale computing environments with a global Enterprise.

What You Will Do:

• Assists in implementation of Security Standards, based on organization's Security policy and IT organization, with guidance from a senior members and senior Security stakeholders
• Advises on implementation of basic security standards and controls for Cloud solutions
• Assists with implementation of standardized solutions to facilitate the secure access for one product or Application in the Cloud environmentSIEM and Audit Logging (CloudTrail & Config)Management of Security Groups and ACLs, Perimeter security with WAF and Shield DDoSData-in-Transit / Certificate Management, Data-at-Rest / Key/Secret Management
• Assists with design and building of highly available, cost efficient, fault tolerant, and scalable distributed systems
• Familiar with AWS design principles and Security best practices and industry standards for security
• Assists with implementation Cloud Architecture solutions, based on defined security standards for the Enterprise - from an Application and Infrastructure perspective
• Assists with regular testing and scanning of Cloud products and application customers to provide compliance with overall security standards
• Assists with delivery of Cloud security patterns and implementations based on customer requirements
• Educates Cloud COE team and other Application teams across the Enterprise to design and implement secure coding and continuous security practices within their applications

What You Will Need:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related degree, or equivalent education/experience
• Two years of relevant experience including one year supporting enterprise-level platform installations
• Ability to give and receive feedback as part of a cohesive agile team
• Flexibility and adaptability to change, and continuous learning mindset
• Customer focused
• Decision making and problem solving skills

Preferred

• AWS Associate DevOps or Architect
• Familiar with / basic understanding of working in an Agile/Scrum
• Familiar with / basic knowledge of Cloud computing technologies
• Familiarity with AWS Well Architected Framework and Cloud migration industry standards and best practices
• Prior programming background in at least ONE language: C++, Java, Python, Ruby, etc.; Python preferred
• Familiar with / basic understanding of container technologies - Kubernetes, Docker, AWS EKS, Azure AKS, etc.
• Technical writing skills for documenting environments and procedures
• Familiar with basic industry compliance and security standards
• Familiar with basic infrastructure automation and continuous delivery technologies
• Ability to think outside the box
• AWS Cloud Practitioner (mandatory)

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions or opportunity for hybrid work.
• Collaboration with global remote teams may require work outside of standard office hours.
• Occasional travel for conferences, meetings and training.

Compensation

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $94,000 - $105,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Cedar Rapids, Denver, Philadelphia). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

What You Receive:

• A Comprehensive Wealth + Health package.
• Wealth Benefits; Competitive Pay, Bonus, and Benefits Package
• Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

Our commitment to inclusion & diversity means that we value differences. We encourage the unique perspectives of persons and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023