IT Cybersecurity Analyst - Cloud Security Engineer

WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer in Milwaukee, WI. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with flexibility for remote and on-site work.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation, distribution, and natural gas delivery holding companies, serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees, offering fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Our diverse and inclusive workforce is fueled by pride in what we do, and we’re driven by the passion to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement appropriate standards for the security configuration and layered defense of cloud resources.
• Design, implement, and manage security solutions for cloud-based environments.
• Inform and enforce cloud security policies and procedures based on best practices and industry frameworks.
• Implement and manage security controls such as network segmentation, data protection, intrusion protection, and threat detection.
• Automate security operations using scripting and infrastructure as code (IaC) techniques.
• Deploy and configure cloud-native security tools and solutions such as firewalls, encryption, and identity and access management.
• Ensure KPIs related to cloud security are accurately tracked and reported.
• Collect, manage, and analyze security audit logs.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructures.
• Stay informed of the latest trends, tools, and techniques in cloud infrastructure security, networking, defense in depth, and automation.
• Collaborate with other teams to resolve security issues and improve overall security posture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information technology, computer information systems, MIS, or engineering is preferred. A combination of associate degree, military or professional cybersecurity experience, and cybersecurity certification (CISSP, GAIC, MCSE, CEH, GICSP, CSSA, CISM) will be considered.
• 2+ years of cybersecurity experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of working experience in cloud and cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, architectures, and security best practices (CIS/NIST).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $78,702.26 to $156,125.32. The starting salary within this range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs.