Cloud Security Engineer

Dexian
Chicago, IL

Must be USC or GC


Must be based in one of these locations:

  • Boston
  • Chicago
  • Los Angeles
  • San Francisco
  • DC


The Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for deploying, managing, and securing cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms. This role involves close collaboration with IT, Cloud Engineering & Operations, Network Operations and Data Science Center teams, acting as a technical lead and primary contact for cloud security projects, migrations, and integrations. The Cloud Security Engineer is expected to have hands on experience managing cloud services in a hybrid environment, with a strong focus on implementing and maintaining robust security controls.


In addition to technical responsibilities, the Cloud Security Engineer will engage with both internal colleagues at all levels within the firm and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and coordination on cloud security matters. The Cloud Security Engineer will stay informed on emerging cloud security technologies and will translate information security policies into operational processes, continuously enhancing the security posture of the organization.


  • 8+ years of experience in cyber security roles required, with professional services experience preferred.
  • Extensive experience supporting and administering AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and O365 cloud environments.
  • Experience with cloud security implementations, migrations, and integrations within secure frameworks.
  • Familiarity with programmatic means of cloud security administration, such as cloud APIs and CloudFormation Templates on AWS, with a focus on secure configuration.
  • UNIX/Linux experience with a strong exposure to server administration.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.
  • Cloud Professional Certification required (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate or similar).
  • Additional security related IT certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+) are a plus.
  • Ideally multi-cloud experience with AWS, GCP and Azure
  • Having relevant educational background and certifications is a distinguishing factor
  • stays up to date on technology and IT security
  • keen interest in AI, how are they learning about AI and practicing with it at home/at work?
  • compliance background is a huge plus - can look at reports and determine what is not in compliance - develop strategies to mitigate
  • working toward immunity in security, goal of getting close to 100% security
  • cloud focused
  • certifications, ideally earned certifications earned them over time
  • familiar with Azure, strong with GCP and AWS


Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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