Cloud Security Administrator

About the role

The Cloud Security Administrator assists the Information Security Manager in supporting day-to-day operations associated with securing the firm's cloud presence. Duties include collaborating with various teams, conducting audits, and participating in incident response.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper employment of security solutions including, but not limited to, Cloud Security Posture Management, SIEM, and other cloud security settings
• Work with appropriate Information Services functions as required
• Help teams securely deploy resources in our cloud environment
• Administer cloud-based privilege access and conduct regular access reviews
• Implement and monitor cloud-based security baselines and controls
• Monitor Security Posture of firm cloud-based resources - Proactively review security events via the firm's SIEM solution and security dashboards - Monitor resources to identify and respond to vulnerabilities and anomalous activity
• Work with DevOps to monitor/maintain/improve the security posture of their code and pipelines
• Participate in incident response as part of the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT)
• Aid with audits and questionnaires
• Be part of a call tree to handle incidents that may arise after hours

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a closely related field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience (CISSP helpful)
• Demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft cloud technologies (i.e. Azure, o365, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting & interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

Not specified

Skills

• Growth Mindset
• Communication
• Detail-Oriented

Benefits

Ballard Spahr offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays, and an employee assistance program. Details on available benefits can be found on our Careers website.

Pay

The targeted salary range for this position is from $105,000 - $125,000, which reflects the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

This is a remote position, 5 days a week, Monday through Friday.