Cloud Security DevOps Engineer

We are looking for a Cloud Security DevOps Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in securing cloud infrastructure, automating security controls, and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with tools like Palo Alto (or equivalent) , strong knowledge of cloud security best practices , and proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) .

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage cloud-native security tools and solutions (e.g., Palo Alto , SIEM/XSIEM, AWS/OCI security services).
• Automate infrastructure deployment and security policies using Terraform .
• Integrate security checks and controls into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, BitBucket GitHub Actions).
• Monitor cloud environments for misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and threats.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure security is embedded from design to deployment.
• Perform regular security assessments, incident response support, and log analysis.
• Manage and optimize SIEM/SOAR tools and security dashboards for visibility and alerting.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud security trends and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks).

Required Skills Qualifications:

• 3 4 years of experience in cloud security, DevOps, or infrastructure security roles.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, OCI) and their security models.
• Proficiency in Terraform , scripting (Python/Bash), and configuration management.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls , or equivalent security tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like BitBucket, Jenkins.
• Strong grasp of cloud security best practices , IAM policies, encryption, and network security.
• Experience with container security and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR) is preferred.

Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory):

• AWS Certified Security Specialty
• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP