Cloud Security Engineer - Remote US

SitusAMC is where the best and most passionate people come to transform our client’s businesses and their own careers. Whether you’re a real estate veteran, a passionate technologist, or looking to get your start, join us as we work together to realize opportunities for everyone, we proudly serve.At SitusAMC, we are looking to match your unique experience with one of our amazing careers, so that we can help you realize your potential and career growth within the Real Estate Industry. If you are someone who can be yourself, advocate for others, stay nimble, dream big, own every outcome, and think global but act local – come join our team!As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's sensitive data and infrastructure within the cloud environment. Your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures to protect against cyber threats. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, while also staying abreast of emerging security trends and technologies. Your expertise will be instrumental in mitigating risks and safeguarding our organization's digital assets in cloud platform like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.Essential Job Functions:

Help build and define our cloud security posture. Enable cyber resilience. Help implement various zero trust initiatives.

Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive security controls for cloud hosted infrastructure, applications and data.

Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate potential risks. Automate cloud security controls to ensure threat, vulnerabilities and risk are minimized

Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements as it relates to cloud engineering.

Monitor and respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner.

Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to continuously improve our security posture

Provide guidance and training to internal teams on cloud security practices

Partner with IT infrastructure team to improve the overall reliability and security of our cloud infrastructure

Work with teams and stakeholders throughout SitusAMC to address security concerns in the cloud.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited college/university, or equivalent job experience.

Experienced professional with 5+ years of industry and/or relevant experience, typically at a Senior Analyst or Analyst level role or external equivalent.

At least 3-5 years of direct relevant work experience in cloud security engineering or a similar role

Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or similar preferred but not required

Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and their security features.

Experience with security tools and technologies such as CSPM, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and SIEM.

Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Terraform)

Familiarity with container security technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Have familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tooling

Knowledge of encryption and key management practices.

Familiarity with security frameworks and standards like CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR

Excellent risk based problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

#LI-AS1 #LI-RemoteNote: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive or exclusive. At any time, employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and participate in additional trainings. SitusAMC does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties. Any unsolicited resume submitted to SitusAMC in any manner will be considered SitusAMC property, and SitusAMC will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.The annual full time base salary range for this role isSpecific compensation is determined through interviews and a review of relevant education, experience, training, skills, geographic location and alignment with market data. Additionally, certain positions may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus as determined by bonus program guidelines, position eligibility and SitusAMC Senior Management approval. SitusAMC offers PTO and paid holidays, the terms of which are set forth in the program policies. All full time employees also are eligible to participate in various benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and 401K; in each case in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https://go.situsamc.com/rs/962-QMP-613/images/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf?version=0)SitusAMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Know Your Rights, Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)SitusAMC does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties. Any unsolicited resume submitted to SitusAMC in any manner will be considered SitusAMC property, and SitusAMC will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.