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Sr Cloud Security Engineer – Remote Jobs in Reston, Virginia, USA at Optum
Title: Sr Cloud Security Engineer – Remote
Company: Optum
Location: Reston, Virginia, USA
Type: Remote/Work from Home
Category: IT/Tech, Security
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The Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cloud security across Optum Serve. This role will work as part of the security team to implement new technology solutions and ensure alignment with Enterprise Information Security (EIS) standards. The selected candidate will work to standardize the security controls to safeguard networks and systems, with a specific focus on cloud environments.
Optum Serve helps federal agencies and communities across the nation tackle some of the biggest challenges in health care. We help our clients and the communities they serve prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and long-term public health challenges.
You’ll enjoy theflexibilityto work remotely
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cloud security tool sets
Collaborate with Optum security teams to implement new software, policy configurations, and settings for cloud environments
Evaluate and recommend security controls and tooling for on-premises, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid environments
Developinnovativeapproaches and solve complex problems related to cloud security
Liaise with Business and IT Groups during the security analysis, design, and planning phases of IT and business-related projects
Create and maintain new and existing playbooks/runbooks, ensuring high-quality work standards with multifunctional team members
Evaluate vulnerabilities in cloud environments and make recommendations for remediation
Ensure day-to-day operational tasks are performed and security metrics are relevant and current
Maintain expertise in Information Security, including industry trends, strategies, vulnerabilities, and threats to ensure the company’s assets are effectively and appropriately secured
Participate in security incident response processes as needed
Be available off-hours to support incidents and participate in on-call rotation
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field, OR 5+ years of information security experience
Possess at least one general information security certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent
Possess a cloud security certification such as CCSP or a vendor focused cloud security certificate such as Azure or AWS
6+ years of experience working in a large enterprise
5+ years of experience with cybersecurity standards (such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171)
4+ years of experience with multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
3+ years of experience with certification and accreditation processes (DIACAP, NIST RMF)
2+ years of experience in network/application/system/cloud vulnerability and threat management
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated written executivecommunicationand presentation skills
Work experience supporting federal security programs (DoD, VA, DHS preferre…
