Security Engineer - 174347 - 174680 - 175132

Zp Group Llc

  • Durham, NC
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    Responsibilities: of the Security Engineer: • Ensure AWS and Azure cloud environments are configured securely and aligned with industry security best practices. • Relevant certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer Associate are a plus.

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    LocationDurham, NC

    Description

    Responsibilities: of the Security Engineer: • Ensure AWS and Azure cloud environments are configured securely and aligned with industry security best practices. • Assess and remediate security vulnerabilities across cloud infrastructure, applications, and supporting services. • Implement and maintain security controls aligned with STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST 800-53 requirements. • Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and cross-functional teams to strengthen cloud security posture and compliance efforts. • Develop and maintain automation solutions for security monitoring, remediation, and compliance validation. • Review cloud architectures and provide recommendations to improve security, resiliency, and operational effectiveness. • Create and maintain security documentation, procedures, standards, and technical artifacts. • Support ongoing audits, compliance initiatives, risk assessments, and secure cloud operations. • Monitor emerging threats and security trends affecting cloud environments and recommend appropriate mitigations. Qualifications: of the Security Engineer: • 5+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or cloud security engineering. • Hands-on experience securing AWS and/or Microsoft Azure environments. • Strong knowledge of STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, NIST 800-53, and security compliance frameworks. • Experience with vulnerability management, risk assessment, and remediation processes. • Proficiency with cloud security tools, monitoring platforms, and security automation technologies. • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, or similar). • Knowledge of identity and access management, network security, encryption, and logging/monitoring best practices. • Strong scripting or automation experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies. • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline preferred. • Relevant certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer Associate are a plus.

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