Senior Cloud Security Engineer

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Architect, design, and continuously improve security across all major cloud platforms – Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Oracle Cloud – to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud-based and Internet-accessible systems and services

Build cloud-native security solutions and tooling from scratch, applying hands-on software engineering and coding expertise to automate and scale security controls

Lead in-depth project planning and produce clear, comprehensive documentation of security improvements, designs, and architectural decisions

Partner and coordinate across multiple cross-functional teams to drive security projects through to completion

Research emerging trends in cloud security and proactively propose improvements and strategic recommendations to leadership

Manage the organization’s Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) and drive improvements to the CNAPP platform in order to accomplish cloud security goals

Build security controls and respond to risks related to the security of client, company, and employee information across multi-cloud environments

Review cyber risks and provide guidance regarding remediation of gaps to facilitate a hardened multi-cloud environment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

7+ years of IT experience

5+ years of security experience

4+ years of hands-on cloud experience, with demonstrated expertise designing security architecture across multiple major cloud providers

High-level, hands-on experience creating security architecture and guiding security improvements across all major clouds – specifically Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud

Demonstrated coding experience and a proven track record of building cloud-native security solutions from the ground up

3+ years of experience developing and running scripts and using one or more scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, PowerShell, Bash)

3+ years of experience identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities in cloud environments

Proven ability to conduct in-depth project planning and to document security improvements clearly for both technical and executive audiences

Proven ability to work with and coordinate across different teams to drive projects to completion

Ability to research new and emerging trends in cloud security and translate them into actionable proposals for leadership

Excellent understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, encryption fundamentals, and secure configuration standards

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to troubleshoot complex security problems independently

Ability to accurately document security designs and major incident reports viewable by executive leaders

Ability to properly handle confidential and sensitive information

Ability to pass US federal government background investigation

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, or comparable experience

CISSP certification preferred

Cloud security certifications highly desired (e.g., Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Security)

CEH, CHFI, SSCP, or Security+ a plus

essential functions

Architect and guide security improvements across Google Cloud, Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud, ensuring infrastructure designs and configurations meet security standards

Design and build cloud-native security solutions and automation tooling from scratch, leveraging coding and software engineering skills

Manage the CNAPP platform and drive improvements to it in order to accomplish cloud security goals

Lead in-depth project planning for security initiatives and maintain thorough documentation of architectural decisions and security improvements

Collaborate with and coordinate across multiple teams to drive security projects from concept through completion

Research emerging cloud security trends and present improvement proposals and strategic recommendations to leadership

Make design change recommendations for improvements to the multi-cloud environments and associated services and configurations

Participate in and contribute to setting and improving cloud security standards

Serve as subject matter expert on platform and architecture security across cloud environments

ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, GKE, AKS, etc.)

Experience with infrastructure-as-code and policy-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation, OPA, etc.)

Understanding of NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and ISO 27001 controls

Understanding of business impact and critical needs for IT services

Ability to manage tasks independently and escalate as necessary

Ability to function in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines

Strong attention to detail

Desire to learn security best practices and promote security throughout the organization

Committed to diversity and inclusion

At Manhattan, it’s about more than just the work. From cultural celebrations to interest groups to volunteer opportunities, your true self is always welcome here. Our team members’ backgrounds, experiences and perspectives add to us as a whole and make us unique.

We are proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran. In the United States, Manhattan Associates participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration. Participation in the E-Verify Program allows Manhattan to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed.