Sidley Austin LLP · 4 months ago
Cloud Security Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$127K/yr - $147K/yr
3+ years expSidley Austin LLP is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and support secure Microsoft Azure cloud environments. The role involves ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements, collaborating with teams on secure coding and deployment, and participating in security incident response activities.
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Responsibilities
Design, configure, and maintain secure Microsoft Azure environments aligned with industry best practices and Firm policies. Familiarity with AWS and Google cloud needed as well
Implement and manage cloud security controls, including identity and access management, network segmentation, encryption, and security monitoring
Protect sensitive data stored or processed in the cloud through encryption, access controls, and secure key management
Develop, enforce, and maintain secure API management processes, including authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and auditing
Build and maintain secure DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring that only reviewed, tested, and approved code is promoted to production
Integrate automated security testing and vulnerability scanning into Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) workflows
Collaborate with application developers, infrastructure engineers, and security teams to ensure secure design and deployment practices
Create and maintain documentation, standards, and procedures for cloud security configurations, incident handling, and code promotion processes
Monitor and respond to security alerts from cloud-native tools and third-party monitoring solutions
Participate in risk assessments, audits, and compliance efforts related to cloud security (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA)
Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and evolving best practices, especially within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a preference for those with a degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Technology or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in cloud security engineering, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure
Hands-on experience with Azure security services (e.g., Azure Security Center, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Azure AD, Application Gateway, API Management)
Experience designing and managing secure DevSecOps pipelines using Azure DevOps or equivalent tools
Strong understanding of cloud-based network security, encryption, and identity management best practices
Demonstrated ability to assess, troubleshoot, and remediate security issues in cloud environments
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Preferred
Relevant cloud and security certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ 500), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP, CCSP, Security+)
Experience in the legal, financial, or other highly regulated industries
Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, Security+, etc.)
Familiarity with AWS and Google a plus
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
A comprehensive benefits program
Company
Sidley Austin LLP
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