Cloud Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA

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AmeriSave Mortgage is currently seeking a Cloud Security Engineer, in the Atlanta market. The Cloud Security Engineer works as a member of the Information Security team to assess distributed security issues and propose and manage the implementation and operation of controls and solutions that reduce risk and/or meet compliance needs, especially across AMC/MMS hybrid and public cloud footprints. The Security Engineer works with a variety of controls, systems and business associates. 
At AmeriSave, we're one team with one shared dream - to be the best. We’re dedicated to building an inclusive culture where employees are empowered and supported to do their best work - whether from home or in the office. 
Why AmeriSave? What you'll find at AmeriSave is that we don’t just set you up for success, we set you up to WIN. Team members are provided with cutting edge origination software, CRM, marketing automation, data reporting / analytic software, and leading mortgage application technologies to help make more deals happen. Our culture at AmeriSave is casual and fun, and we offer competitive compensation and benefits.
AmeriSave is the company you’ve been waiting to work for! 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development of security services, architecture, supporting elements, best practices, and governance for cloud tenants.
  • Implement security controls for cloud native application architectures such as containers and functions.  Administer and monitor AMC/MMS security tools, and related infrastructure, in order to protect cloud systems from attack, unauthorized users, and malware. Stay abreast of industry best practices in development, penetration testing and ethical hacking techniques and integrate new methods and tools as appropriate.
  • Assist in the evaluation of systems and architectures for security impacts.  Collaborate with the internal customers of Info Security to develop and implement strategies to balance security recommendations, compliance requirements, and business needs.  Monitor change control processes, and other changes outside the change control process, to ensure that security measures are maintained as changes occur. Ensure implementation of security and compliance requirements are met and maintained.
  • Implement continuous security monitoring of cloud resources.  Conduct information security risk assessments as a service throughout the company.  Perform security audits of off-the-shelf and custom applications and infrastructure. Handle requests, cases and tickets related to security.
  • Provide guidance and technical support for security initiatives such as virus and malicious code protection, operating systems (Linux, Solaris, and Windows), database, and security incident response support. Document Information Security guidelines, procedures, and technical standards.  Create and maintain documentation related to security and compliance for the company.  Collaborate in security policy development.
  • Investigate security-related events, situations, and incidents.  Identify and determine causes of security violations and recommend corrective actions to ensure data security.
  • Provide mentorship, training, and guidance to other team members.  Back them up when they are unavailable.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Skills:

  • Advanced understanding of various network systems and related security applications, security controls, threat management, vulnerability management and risk management.
  • Solid understanding of information security best practices, systems, and standards.
  • Solid understanding and knowledge of cyber security frameworks.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage timelines and prioritize workload in a face-paced environment.
  • Ability to apply critical thinking to all aspects of the position.
  • Detail oriented with excellent documentation skills/methodologies, with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities.
  • Exceptional English verbal communication and technical writing skills with an ability to effectively interact with and convey information to people who possess varying levels of understanding on applicable topics. An ability to influence, facilitate, consult and guide to desired end results through effective non direct team leadership.
  • Self-starter/self-manager with the ability to work independently while supporting a team environment.
  • Strong technical and troubleshooting skills with broad knowledge of Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms, operating systems, networking, server administration and cloud infrastructure.
  • Advanced understanding of assessing, utilizing, supporting and/or maintaining of cloud security architectures and technologies including but not limited to IPS/IDS, firewalls, SIEM, VPN, anti-virus, web, PKI, and related operating systems & supporting software.
  • Intermediate understanding of common protocols utilized in modern application architectures.
  • Familiarity of configuration management solutions including but not limited to Hashicorp Terraform or Red Hat Ansible.
  • Strong judgment and analytical ability

Education and Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related major (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
  • 5 years information technology experience, including 2 years focused on Cloud Information Security to include Azure and/or AWS.
  • Extensive experience providing IT services to internal groups with excellent internal service
  • CISSP, CEH, CISA, or CISM certification preferred
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When AmeriSave’s Human Resources Department makes future requests for personal information, the same Policy is applicable. By applying, you understand this acknowledgment covers current and future personal information requests. You also acknowledge the business purpose of the personal information collected and that future requests may occur while applying for a position at AmeriSave and/or during employment, if applicable. 

* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰

Tags: Ansible Audits Automation AWS Azure CEH CISA CISM CISSP Cloud Compliance Computer Science Ethical hacking Firewalls Governance IDS Incident response IPS Linux Malware Monitoring Pentesting PKI Privacy Red Hat Risk assessment Risk management SIEM Solaris Terraform VPN Vulnerability management Windows

Perks/benefits: Competitive pay Team events

Region: North America
Country: United States
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