Security Engineer - Cloud Security Engineer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• CSPM, CWPP, CI/CD Integration & Remediation
• Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience building and auditing services like AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Azure Key Vault, and Azure Security Center
• Network & Infrastructure Security: Hardening virtual private clouds (VPCs), configuring Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), and implementing secure micro-segmentation
• IaC Security: Integrating automated security "guardrails" directly into CI/CD pipelines to catch vulnerabilities before they reach production
• Threat Detection & Incident Response: Monitoring cloud trails (e.g., AWS CloudWatch or Microsoft Sentinel)
• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell, and configuration languages like Terraform or ARM templates
• Compliance Frameworks: Deep understanding of regulatory standards like CSA, NIST, CIS benchmarks and Zero Trust architectures
• Led the implementation of new Cloud security technologies or integration of existing technologies including initial configuration, installation, change management, and operational handoff
• Responsible for technical support of Cloud security technologies providing expert problem analysis and resolution in a timely manner
• Leads teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and complexity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles
• Advanced knowledge in cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts
• Proven experience in software development lifecycle security practices
• Advanced knowledge of threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing
• Experience implementing and managing complex information security technologies

Pay

The annual base salary for this position is $100,000-$126,000. Additional incentive pay is available for this position.

Benefits

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.