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Cyber Security Expert (Cloud/Scripting)

Equans North America
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Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Expert with deep expertise in cloud security (Azure/AWS) and scripting for automation and remediation. This role is critical to designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions across our cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with cloud-native tools, fluent in scripting languages, and proactive in defending enterprise infrastructure against evolving threats.

 

Role Responsibilities

Cloud Security (Azure/AWS)

  • Lead the design and deployment of secure architectures across Azure and AWS platforms.
  • Continuously monitor and remediate misconfigurations in IAM roles, security groups, and network ACLs.
  • Investigate cloud-specific security alerts and coordinate with SOC teams for incident response.
  • Conduct vulnerability scans using tools like AWS Inspector, Azure Defender, Wiz, and Tenable.
  • Support audits and maintain compliance with CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and other frameworks.

 

Scripting & Automation

  • Develop scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Automate threat detection and remediation workflows using AWS Lambda and Azure Functions.
  • Integrate custom scripts with SIEMs, EDR platforms, and cloud-native tools to streamline alerting and reduce false positives.

 

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of Azure and AWS security services and best practices.
  • Proficient in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and IaC tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.
  • Experience with cloud-native security tools, SOAR platforms, and Azure Sentinel.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, GDPR, CMMC, CIS.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft O365 (especially Excel); working knowledge of Power BI and SharePoint preferred.

 

Education & Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security (Azure/AWS) with scripting for automation and remediation.
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Certifications such as Azure Security Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Security, CCSP, CCSK, or GIAC Cloud Security are a plus.