Hosted Ops, Cloud Security & Compliance Engineer

3-GIS

Huntsville, AL(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Access Control, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Architectural Services, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Computer Security, Cryptography, Data Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, ESRI, External Audit, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identity Data Management, Incident Response, Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Intellectual Property (IP), Internet Security, Maintain Compliance, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Configuration Management, Network Security, Operational Strategy, Operations Security (OPSEC), Production Control, Production Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Security Architecture, Security Attacks, Security Auditing, Security Compliance, Security Design, Security Infrastructure, Security Monitoring, Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), Technical Leadership

LOCATION

Huntsville, AL

POSTED

19 days ago

Summary/Objective:
The Cloud Security & Compliance Architect is responsible for the security architecture, operational security controls, and compliance posture of the organization’s AWS-hosted SaaS platform. This role combines hands-on operational security with strategic responsibility for ensuring the platform meets industry compliance frameworks and security best practices.
This position plays a critical role in defining and implementing security standards across the hosted platform including infrastructure security, access control, encryption practices, backup strategies, and regulatory compliance. The role will contribute directly to platform security architecture decisions and ensure the platform maintains compliance with SOC 2 and other industry standards. Essential Functions:

Design and maintain the security architecture of the AWS-hosted platform
Establish and maintain operational security controls across cloud infrastructure and hosted services
Lead technical decision-making related to platform security standards and security architecture
Implement and monitor AWS security configurations including IAM policies, network security groups, and infrastructure access controls
Ensure encryption standards are maintained for data at rest and data in transit
Maintain and review backup protocols and disaster recovery procedures
Support compliance initiatives including SOC 2 and ISO 27000 series frameworks
Assist in preparation for external security audits and compliance assessments
Monitor system logs and security alerts to identify potential security incidents or vulnerabilities
Manage IP access policies and ensure secure network configurations across environments
Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to integrate security best practices into deployments and infrastructure design
Evaluate new security tools and technologies to improve the platform’s security posture
Support incident response procedures related to security events
• Ensure platform operations align with applicable data protection regulations including considerations for GDPR where applicable
Support incident response procedures related to security events
Assist in documentation of platform security policies, standards, and procedures
Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
Experience securing AWS cloud environments and infrastructure
Strong understanding of cloud security principles including identity management, network security, and encryption
Experience supporting SOC 2 compliance frameworks for hosted SaaS platforms
Experience implementing operational security controls in production cloud environments
Knowledge of vulnerability management and security monitoring practices
Understanding of backup and disaster recovery security requirements
Ability to participate in architectural decisions regarding platform security design
Experience reviewing and improving cloud security posture across multiple services

Preferred Skills:

Experience with ISO 27001 / ISO 27002 frameworks
Familiarity with GDPR data protection requirements
AWS Security certification or similar security credentials
Experience with cloud security monitoring tools
Familiarity with geospatial platforms or Esri environments
Experience securing large-scale SaaS environments

This is a remote work from home position

Hosted Ops, Cloud Security & Compliance Engineer

3-GIS

Huntsville, AL(remote)

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