Senior Cloud Security Engineer at Alarm.com

Tysons, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. (or higher-level degree) in Computer Science or similar engineering program with strong academic performance (preferred)
7+ years of Cloud Information Security experience, with a focus on public cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, and Azure
Experience with AWS, GCP, and Azure cloud environments
Experience evaluating, reviewing, and deploying cloud-native security tools in AWS and Azure
Familiarity with networking, particularly with Cisco equipment
Experience with WAF, DDoS protection technologies, IDS, and threat intelligence
Familiarity with cloud security platforms like CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, CASB, CIEM, and Wiz

Responsibilities

Enhance the security of cloud environments across AWS, GCP, and Azure
Identify and mitigate security risks
Utilize cloud-native security tools (CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, CASB, CIEM, Wiz)
Lead network security initiatives with a primary focus on Cisco technologies (FirePower, ASA, ISE, Umbrella, Stealthwatch)
Integrate security into the software development lifecycle
Implement and manage security policies, firewall configurations, and network segmentation strategies
Develop and implement DDoS protection strategies
Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements
Respond to security queries from clients and partners
Determine, monitor, and maintain the security posture in collaboration with Engineering
Select and acquire additional security solutions or enhancements
Oversee the deployment and security of F5 technologies and WAF at the edge, and the enterprise’s security documents
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams
Recommend actions/practices to management to ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in decision-making processes
Suggest actions to mitigate risk in any activity that potentially impacts security of existing IT and information management
Craft responses to client and partner security questionnaires
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AWSGCPAzureCNAPPCSPMCWPPCASBCIEMWizCisco FirePowerCisco ASACisco ISECisco UmbrellaCisco StealthwatchWAFIDSDDoS protection

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What is the salary for this Senior Cloud Security Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need 7+ years of Cloud Information Security experience focused on AWS, GCP, and Azure, familiarity with cloud-native security tools like CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, CASB, CIEM, and Wiz, networking knowledge especially with Cisco equipment, and experience with WAF, DDoS protection, IDS, and threat intelligence.

What kind of collaboration is involved in this role?

The role involves collaborating with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle and maintain the security posture.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Cloud Security Engineer position?

A strong candidate will have a B.S. or higher in Computer Science or related field, 7+ years of hands-on experience securing AWS, GCP, and Azure environments, deep knowledge of Cisco networking technologies like FirePower and ASA, and proven expertise with cloud security tools and threat mitigation strategies.

Alarm.com

Integrated smart security solutions for businesses

About Alarm.com

Alarm.com offers smart security solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, integrating security, lighting, locks, video surveillance, and energy management into one app. This allows businesses to efficiently monitor and control their premises, benefiting from features like video monitoring and energy-saving smart thermostats. The company partners with authorized service providers to sell and install their systems, which come with low upfront costs and ongoing service fees. Alarm.com aims to provide comprehensive security management that helps businesses operate more effectively.

Tysons, VirginiaHeadquarters

2000Year Founded

$158.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Energy, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees