Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Finch AI is hiring a Senior Cloud Security Engineer in the District of Columbia, United States .

This role requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance (US Citizenship required) and is preferred to be based in the Washington DC Metro area, with remote options available.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring adherence to cloud security standards (FISMA, RMF, NIST, ISO 27000 series).
• Monitoring, intrusion detection, incident investigation, and corrective actions in AWS environments.
• Conducting security assessments, policy enforcement, and vulnerability reporting.
• Leading cloud security initiatives, risk assessments, and compliance efforts.
• Developing and implementing cloud security strategies, policies, and procedures.

Additional responsibilities:

• Deploying and automating security controls using AWS native tools.
• Managing logging, monitoring, and security tools such as CrowdStrike, Darktrace, and Splunk.
• Developing hardened AWS AMIs and automating infrastructure deployment.
• Managing patching and vulnerability remediation using AWS Systems Manager.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS) is a plus.

Networking and Firewall management:

• Configuring AWS Network Firewalls, Security Groups, NACLs, and other controls.
• Optimizing AWS security services like AWS Shield, WAF, GuardDuty, and Inspector.
• Securing environments with IAM policies, SCPs, and network segmentation.
• Managing Palo Alto Firewalls and VPN connectivity.

Incident Response & Continuity:

• Proactive troubleshooting and incident response.
• Participating in IT meetings, managing patches, and vulnerability remediation.
• Conducting root cause analysis and documentation.
• Supporting system continuity drills.

Strategic Leadership:

• Providing thought leadership and strategic security planning.
• Collaborating with teams to enhance security initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years security experience, including 4+ in AWS cloud security.
• Strong scripting skills (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bash, Python).
• Experience with AWS security tools and automation.
• Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty or Solutions Architect are preferred.
• Deep understanding of security principles, compliance, and networking.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Why join Finch AI?

• Work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Supportive, high-performing team environment.
• Opportunities for growth and leadership.
• Innovative and agile culture.

Finch AI is an equal opportunity employer.

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