Senior Cloud Security Engineer

About the Role

GSC is a leading cyber security and information technology company based in Washington, DC. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our cloud security infrastructure, ensuring the protection of our systems, applications, and data across cloud environments. As a key member of the security team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish security best practices and provide guidance on cloud security strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Architecture & Design : Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure, including network architecture, identity and access management, and data protection strategies.
• Cloud Platform Security : Establish and maintain security configurations for cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI), ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
• Threat Management : Develop and manage threat detection and response strategies, including the implementation of cloud-native and third?party security tools.
• Incident Response : Lead the investigation and resolution of cloud security incidents, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders and thorough post?incident reviews.
• Compliance & Risk Management : Assess cloud systems for compliance with security policies, standards, and regulations (e.g., SOC?2, ISO?27001, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Automation & Tooling : Develop scripts and tools to automate security monitoring, configuration, and incident response tasks.
• Collaboration : Work closely with DevOps, engineering, and IT teams to integrate security into CI / CD pipelines and cloud?based development processes.
• Training & Mentorship : Provide mentorship to junior engineers and deliver training sessions to promote cloud security awareness across the organization.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer

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