We are looking for a Cloud Security Engineer to development, modernization, and migration in support of a government multi-cloud environment with 50+ customer tenants and growing. Aside from technical qualifications, application should have effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

The applicant must have security engineering experience and extensive cloud knowledge and experience with integration, system analysis or programming experience, including developing cloud systems requirements and design specification. A passion for performance, strong desire for quality conformance, and attention to detail are prerequisites for this position.

The Cloud Security Engineer, specializing in RHEL SAP images, will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure RHEL images tailored for SAP environments. They will collaborate closely with our customers, internal teams, and ISSOs/ISSMs to ensure that security best practices are integrated into the build and maintenance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Image building and maintenance:

• Develop, configure, and maintain RHEL SAP images to meet customer requirements
• Ensure images are optimized for performance, security, and compliance
• Automate build and deployment processes using tools such as Ansible, terraform, and Jenkins

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and enforce security policies and practices in line with standards and regulatory requirements
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans on RHEL SAP Images
• Apply STIGs to ensure compliance with security protocols
• Perform regular audits to assess security posture and compliance
• Use Nessus to conduct vulnerability scans and address identified issues
• Collaborate with security team to monitor and respond to security incidents

Collaboration and Support:

• Work with customer to understand their requirements and provide expert guidance on secure image configuration
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for issues related to RHEL SAP images
• Document processes, configurations, and best practices for customers

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD, HS Diploma and 12 years of experience 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or IT related field of study (Equivalent years of experience may be substituted for education)
• 8+ years of experience in security engineering, with a focus on RHEL and SAP environments years preferred 
• Expertise in building and maintaining RHEL images, specifically for SAP applications
• 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and infrastructure-as-code tools such as terraform and Ansible
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Jenkins, GitLab)
• In-depth understanding of security practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security
• Expertise with STIGs and their application in securing systems
• Proficiency in using Nessus for vulnerability scanning and remediation
• Experience conducting security audits and addressing compliance issues