Cloud Security Engineer

Description

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join our team. In this senior-level role, you will be instrumental in enhancing our organization's security measures by monitoring systems, responding to incidents, and implementing effective security strategies. This is a long-term contract position, offering the opportunity to work collaboratively with IT operations while mentoring entry-level staff and driving security initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough analysis of system and network logs to identify anomalies and potential security breaches.

Investigate security alerts, suspicious activities, and respond to incidents with appropriate remediation steps.

Utilize Tenable to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations to address them.

Monitor and manage network security using Fortinet tools such as FortiAnalyzer and FortiGate firewalls.

Secure and maintain cloud platforms, including Entra ID, Office 365, and Microsoft Defender.

Assist in the design and implementation of robust security protocols to strengthen organizational defenses.

Collaborate with IT operations and outsourced vendors to ensure security measures are effectively executed.

Mentor entry-level team members, providing guidance to enhance their technical capabilities.

Track vulnerability remediation progress and validate successful resolution.

Report unauthorized access incidents and provide updates to the security committee

Requirements

Extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in cloud and network security.
Proficiency with Fortinet tools including FortiAnalyzer and FortiGate.
Strong knowledge of vulnerability management tools such as Tenable.
Experience securing cloud environments like Azure Active Directory and Microsoft Office 365.
Familiarity with Microsoft Defender and other security tools.
Ability to analyze system logs and respond to security incidents effectively.
Strong collaboration skills to work with IT teams and provide guidance to entry-level staff.
Relevant certifications such as Security+ are a plus but not mandatory.

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