Cloud Security Engineer

Job Summary:Cloud Security EngineerWe have an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Security Engineer to join our innovative team. This role is dedicated primarily to establishing and supporting security standards and solutions for Avnet’s cloud services. As a member of Avnet’s Global Cybersecurity & Compliance (GC&C) team, you will support Avnet’s Azure environment, as well as other cloud service providers by identifying, developing, documenting, and communicating cloud security governance, controls, policies, standards, and best practices.What’s in it for you?Along with offering a competitive salary package, we also offer:A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.A strong open-door policy within managementAn environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your careerPension schemeHealthcare Cash Plan25 days holiday plus bank holidaysOnsite ParkingFlexible home workingCycle to work SchemeReward schemesWhat you will be doing:Research cloud computing and related security technologies, capabilities, and productsConfigure, deploy, and support the GCC team’s enterprise cloud security toolsIdentify and assess security gaps in cloud services and recommend appropriate solutionsWork with IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS owners, administrators, and developers, assisting with their development and implementation of cloud security controls and remediation of vulnerable cloud resourcesProvide consulting and formal reviews as needed for cloud initiatives and projectsGuide project teams, developers, and administrators in the execution of cloud services to adhere to industry best practices for security and align with Avnet’s risk appetite and compliance requirementsWork closely with Security Operations to ensure adequate visibility and monitoring of security events and alerts, support for vulnerability management and incident response, and collaborate to evaluate threats relevant to cloud workloads and dataUnderstand business goals and needs to provide a balanced security investmentWhat we are looking for:Extensive work experience gained in a similar role with a relevant Batchelor’s degreeDeep technical knowledge of Azure and strong understanding of SaaS and application workload security in the context of cloud servicesStrong knowledge of Linux, Windows, networking, storage, containerization, encryption, API security, auditing, access control and authentication -Azure RBAC, Azure AD, SAML/OATH/LDAPUnderstanding of DevSecOps and infrastructure as code (IaC)Ability to automate tasks through scripting (Powershell, Python, or equivalent).Experience designing, testing, building, deploying, and supporting security tools and secure solutionsKnowledge of industry best practices and disciplines to be the subject matter expert within the organization and contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques and standardsAbility to develop solutions to highly complex and uniquely challenging situations by extensive evaluation of alternatives and variablesWorking to make ongoing improvements to policies and proceduresServe as consultant to management and an internal/external spokesperson for the organization on major initiatives related to policies, plans and long-term objectivesExcellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skillsAbility to act as an informal team lead or coach less experienced team members#LI-EMEA#LI-AVNETThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – hrnow@avnet.com, Asia applicants – hrnow.asia@avnet.com, EMEA applicants – hrnow.EMEA@avnet.eu.Job Applicant EMEA Imprints#J-18808-Ljbffr…