Senior Cloud Security Engineer
Cherokee Federal2 days ago
Remote, United StatesSenior
Base Salary
$160k - $165k/yr
Responsibilities
- Identify, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities and configuration issues in cloud-based systems.
- Monitor cloud environments for security breaches and respond to incidents.
- Assess cloud systems, recommend corrective actions, and improve security controls.
- Develop, implement, and update cloud security protocols, procedures, and risk management programs.
- Conduct gap analyses and recommend improvements to security controls and risk management processes.
- Optimize cloud security tools and improve monitoring and threat response capabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and advise stakeholders on cloud security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Track emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and practices and adapt security measures accordingly.
Requirements
- At least eight years of cybersecurity experience, including at least three years focused on cloud security and vulnerability management.
- In-depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and cloud security tools such as AWS GuardDuty or Prisma Cloud Compute.
- Experience with security incident response, risk management, and vulnerability mitigation in cloud environments.
- Strong analytical skills, including gap analysis and development of actionable remediation plans.
- Active Public Trust clearance and successful completion of Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.
- Preferred: bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Preferred: AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or CISSP certification.
- Preferred: experience with cloud-native security tools and SIEM solutions for cloud environments.
- Preferred: knowledge of risk management frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST and ISO 27001.
- Preferred: strong communication and problem-solving skills, including explaining technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement in the United States.
- Starting annual salary range of $160,000–$165,000.
- Up to a 6% 401(k) company match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Basic life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program, FSA, and HSA options.
- Professional development, training, and certification support.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits.
- Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.
About Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Federal delivers professional and technical services to U.S. government customers across defense, IT, health, logistics, and intelligence under federal contracts. As the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, it supports work for more than 60 federal agencies, and its success helps fund programs for the Cherokee Nation. The privately held company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.