Snr. Cloud Security Engineer (Remote) (Position located in Brazil)

A Snr. Cloud Security Engineer at KnowBe4 is responsible for ensuring the security of the cloud computing environments. This includes collaborating with development teams to design secure applications, implementing CI/CD pipelines, monitoring for security threats, and maintaining compliance. They also engage in writing secure infrastructure as code and conducting security reviews across the cloud infrastructure.

KnowBe4 prefers candidates for the Snr. Cloud Security Engineer position to have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related fields. Additionally, having 5+ years of equivalent work experience in Information Security, SRE, or DevOps is essential. Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud services and proficiency in programming languages like Python or Ruby are also crucial.

At KnowBe4, the Snr. Cloud Security Engineer plays a critical role in establishing cloud security best practices. This includes designing, analyzing, and documenting security principles, creating relevant information security policies, and providing guidance on cloud compliance posture to meet audit requirements.

A Snr. Cloud Security Engineer at KnowBe4 utilizes various security tools to monitor cloud environments. Notable tools include Wiz for threat detection, along with other tools like Lacework and Orca for continuous security monitoring and assessments.

KnowBe4 fosters continuous professional development for the Snr. Cloud Security Engineer through tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, and bonuses for certification completion. The company encourages staff to engage in ongoing education to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of cloud security.

To ensure security in cloud-based applications, I focus on implementing robust security practices throughout the development lifecycle, such as automated security testing in CI/CD pipelines, regularly assessing vulnerabilities, and actively collaborating with development teams to identify and mitigate risks.

My experience with Infrastructure as Code primarily revolves around using Terraform to define, manage, and provision cloud resources declaratively. This allows for consistent and repeatable deployments while ensuring that security practices can be implemented natively within the infrastructure setup.

When handling security vulnerabilities in the cloud, I adopt a proactive approach by first conducting a root cause analysis to understand how the vulnerability was introduced. Then, I prioritize patching and remediating the issue based on its severity and potential impact on the organization or customer data.

In a previous role, I worked closely with a development team to integrate security into our CI/CD pipeline. By introducing automated security tests at various stages of deployment, we improved awareness of security issues and reduced vulnerabilities in our applications before they reached production.

I am familiar with several cloud compliance frameworks, including GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. Understanding these frameworks helps in implementing necessary controls and auditing processes required to ensure compliance and mitigate risks within cloud environments.

During high-pressure situations, I prioritize security tasks based on their potential impact and urgency by assessing the criticality of assets and vulnerabilities. I also rally my team for quick brainstorming sessions to ensure effective and timely responses to any threats.

I typically use Python for automation scripting due to its simplicity and powerful libraries that integrate well with cloud services. Additionally, I have experience with Ruby and JavaScript, allowing me to write effective scripts for diverse requirements in cloud security.

My process for conducting a cloud security assessment involves a thorough review of cloud configurations, user access controls, compliance with security policies, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing to unveil potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

To stay updated on cloud security trends and vulnerabilities, I regularly participate in webinars, follow industry leaders, subscribe to reputable cybersecurity blogs and newsletters, and actively engage in professional networks and forums where security experts share insights.

I believe in fostering an open communication environment where cross-team collaboration is essential. This involves regularly scheduling security briefings, utilizing shared tools for tracking vulnerabilities, and encouraging knowledge sharing and discussions during engineering meetings to ensure everyone is aligned on security best practices.