Cloud Application Security Engineer

at  EY

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YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Security Architecture and Design: Collaborate with development teams to design secure cloud application architectures, considering best practices and industry standards. Assess and recommend appropriate security controls, such as encryption, access controls, and authentication mechanisms.
• Threat Modeling: Conduct threat modeling exercises to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities in cloud applications. Assess the impact and likelihood of threats and prioritize security mitigations based on risk analysis.
• Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL): Promote and enforce secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Provide guidance on secure coding techniques, secure code reviews, and vulnerability remediation.
• Cloud-specific Security Controls: Implement and configure security controls specific to cloud environments, such as web application firewalls (WAF), cloud access security brokers (CASB), and container security solutions. Ensure these controls are properly integrated and effectively protect cloud applications.
• Security Testing: Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning of cloud applications to identify and remediate security weaknesses. Perform static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) and provide recommendations for secure coding and configuration.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Implement secure IAM practices for cloud applications, including role-based access control (RBAC), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM). Regularly review and update access permissions to ensure least privilege access.
• Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: Ensure cloud applications comply with relevant industry regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS. Work closely with compliance teams to address security and privacy requirements and support audit activities.
• Security Monitoring and Logging: Configure logging and monitoring mechanisms to detect and respond to security events in cloud applications. Implement log analysis tools and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions to gain visibility into application activities and potential threats.
• Security Awareness and Training: Develop and deliver security awareness programs for development teams, educating them about secure coding practices, common vulnerabilities, and emerging threats specific to cloud applications. Foster a security-conscious culture within the organization.
• Cloud Provider Security Assessment: Conduct security assessments of cloud service providers to evaluate their security controls and compliance with security standards. Assess vendor security documentation, perform due diligence, and make informed decisions regarding cloud service providers.
• Stay Current with Cloud Security Trends: Stay updated with the latest trends, emerging threats, and evolving security technologies in the cloud computing domain. Continuously enhance knowledge and skills through professional development, attending conferences, and participating in relevant training programs.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST HAVE:

• Cloud Security Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles, concepts, and best practices. Familiarity with major cloud service providers (such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their security offerings. Understanding of cloud-specific security challenges and solutions.
• Application Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of application security principles, secure coding practices, and common vulnerabilities such as OWASP Top 10. Knowledge of secure development frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Secure SDLC, DevSecOps).
• Cloud Application Architecture: Proficiency in designing and architecting secure cloud applications. Understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, serverless computing, and containerization. Knowledge of how security controls can be effectively integrated into cloud application designs.
• Security Assessment and Testing: Experience in conducting security assessments and vulnerability testing of cloud applications. Familiarity with tools and techniques for static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST), penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning.
• Cloud Compliance and Regulations: Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, or SOC 2. Understanding of how to design and implement cloud applications that comply with these standards.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Proficiency in designing and implementing secure IAM practices for cloud applications. Knowledge of IAM concepts, authentication protocols, role-based access control (RBAC), and federated identity management.
• Secure Development Practices: Strong understanding of secure coding practices and principles. Familiarity with programming languages commonly used in cloud applications (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript) and how to mitigate common security vulnerabilities in code.
• Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with development teams, security teams, and other stakeholders. Ability to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Continuous Learning: A passion for staying updated with the latest cloud security trends, emerging threats, and evolving technologies. Willingness to acquire new skills and certifications to enhance expertise in cloud application security.