Remote Senior Cloud Security Engineer Job at Swirlds Labs

About Swirlds Labs:

We are a fast-growing company built around a revolutionary technology — the hashgraph consensus algorithm. Hedera Hashgraph is well-suited to become the world’s first mass-adopted distributed public ledger because it is blazing fast, highly secure, and ensures fairness. We are on a mission to create a trusted and empowered digital future for everyone; a cyberspace where you work, play, buy, sell, create, and engage socially; where you have safety and privacy in your digital communities; where you feel confident when interacting with others; where you own and control your information. Join us and say, “Hello future.”

About the role:

As a senior cloud security engineer, you would be responsible for securing and protecting the cloud-based infrastructure of an organization to lead the further development of our cloud security program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT security, risk management, and vulnerability management, with extensive experience in cloud security, reporting, and remediation.

You may find yourself doing all of the following:

• Demonstrating and utilizing your extensive experience in cloud security. You should have a strong understanding of cloud security architecture and be well-versed in cloud security best practices. You should be familiar with common cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
• Demonstrating and utilizing your knowledge of network security, familiarity with network security concepts and protocols, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection and prevention, and network segmentation
• Providing subject matter expertise on cloud-related vulnerability management issues to other teams within the organization
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Developing and delivering training programs for IT staff and end-users on cloud security best practices
• Developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Mentoring a team of security analysts and professionals
• Developing and maintaining relationships with external security partners
• Staying current with the latest security trends, threat intelligence, and best practices
• Providing regular reports and updates on the organization’s security status to management and other relevant stakeholders

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Security, IT security, risk management, or vulnerability management
• Knowledge of and experience with cloud security, including securing Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environments, as well as familiarity with cloud service providers, such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
• Strong knowledge of best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001, etc.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Experience in project management and leadership skills
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar are a plus
• Familiarity with cloud security, network security, application security, and endpoint security
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proven track record of successfully implementing and maintaining security technologies and processes in complex environments
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities, including mentoring and coaching team members
• A strong commitment to staying current with industry trends, emerging threats, and best cybersecurity practices

Other skills that are great to bring with you but that we can help you develop:

• Understanding of common programming languages and scripting languages, such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, and their associated security best practices
• Knowledge about Blockchain / Crypto / Web3