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Rackspace Technology · 4 hours ago

Cyber Security/ Cloud Security Engineer - US

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$105K/yr - $175K/yr

2+ years exp

Rackspace Technology is a multi-cloud solutions expert that combines expertise with leading technologies to deliver end-to-end solutions. They are seeking a Cyber Security/ Cloud Security Engineer to design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure while ensuring the security of cloud-native applications and infrastructure.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation

Practical understanding of securing cloud-native applications and infrastructure, including identity and access management, encryption, network security, and threat detection in AWS

Solid grasp of core cybersecurity principles including defense-in-depth, least privilege, and secure authentication/authorization mechanisms

Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies, especially in the context of cloud-native and containerized applications

Working knowledge of regulatory and industry standards such as NIST 800-53, PCI-DSS, SOX, and how they apply to cloud environments

Ability to articulate differences between cloud-native and traditional on-premises architectures, including scalability, security, and operational models

Experience using AWS-native security tools such as IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Config, CloudTrail, and WAF to secure workloads

Demonstrated experience integrating security tooling (e.g., SAST, SCA, IaC scanning) into CI/CD workflows (i.e. GitLab Pipelines, GitHub Actions, etc.)

Working knowledge of Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools such as Wiz, Orca, Prisma Cloud, or AWS-native equivalents, with experience in integrating and operationalizing them in cloud environments

Experience working in Agile teams, participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and iterative development cycles

Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, JavaScript, Go) for automation, tooling integration, and pipeline customization

Strong documentation skills with a focus on clarity, reproducibility, and auditability of security controls and engineering work

Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision

Familiarity with change management processes in cloud environments, including documenting, reviewing, and implementing changes in accordance with organizational policies and compliance requirements

Experience with AWS Identity Center, Security Hub, Secrets Manager, KMS, Certificate Manager, and Inspector for centralized security management and threat detection

Familiarity with analyzing logs from AWS CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, and other sources to investigate security events and vulnerabilities

Applied experience in automating security workflows and orchestrating responses using tools like AWS Lambda, Step Functions, or third-party platforms

Hands-on experience implementing controls to meet compliance requirements and participating in audits or assessments

Experience integrating security alerts or vulnerability data into ServiceNow for ticketing and workflow automation

Understanding of Configuration Management Databases and experience integrating cloud asset data into CMDB systems for visibility and governance

Qualification

AWS infrastructureCloud security principlesAWS-native security toolsCI/CD security integrationCloud-Native Application Protection PlatformsScripting language proficiencyRegulatory standards knowledgeAgile team experienceChange management familiarityDocumentation skills

Required