Cloud Security Engineer - Experienced

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer in Tampa, FL (or Tempe, ZA) to work for our client within the financial services sector. This role is initially for 6 months with a projection to convert FTE and will be onsite. You would be expected to be in the Tampa, FL (or Tempe, AZ) office 4-5 days per week.

About the Role

In this role you will provide oversight for the engineering and design of cloud environments. You will act as a technical resource across a vast array of infrastructure products and initiatives, own the solutions architecture, engineering, and operations, and design and operate the infrastructure and configuration of applications with a focus on automation and infrastructure as code. Individuals in the Cloud Engineering job function (Technology Infrastructure job family) focus on cloud services, such as software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and infrastructure as a service (IaaS), and implementing, maintaining, and supporting components defined by the infrastructure architect as being required for cloud computing. Responsibilities include developing cloud solutions and implementing service models – public (AWS, Azure), private, or hybrid cloud solutions – compatible with end-user needs.

High Level Responsibilities:

• Designing and optimizing product testing and deployment procedures. Setting up, configuring and maintaining organizational networks and system infrastructure; generating system improvements based on business needs.
• Managing each phase of electronic data exchange to ensure its efficiency and accuracy. Developing security related policies and guidelines; applying and monitoring the implementation of a security infrastructure.
• Documenting, analyzing and merging all tasks and resources that are needed to execute an integration project. Deploying virtual systems and network resources according to specifications based on established guidelines.
• Delivering training documents on new system/software installations and configurations for junior staff and clients. Collaborating with other departments to troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity and stability issues on product infrastructure or the data center.

Details:

• Lead the design, build, implementation, and delivery of AWS and Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) / Platform as a Service (PaaS) / Software as a Service (SaaS), including compute, networking, security, identity and access management (IAM), backup, monitoring, and data / business intelligence (BI)
• Maintain a highly secure system through proper security practices to ensure security and regulatory compliance requirements are met
• Mentor less experienced team members and provide guidance and support in meeting their objectives
• Communicate architecture guidelines and technical details to technical and non-technical audiences
• Interface with engineering teams, product management, business units, and customers to define and deliver robust, scalable, and agile architectures in support of the rapidly growing product capabilities

• Expert knowledge of AWS and Azure implementations including:
• Azure active directory, data governance, resource manager, container services, and configuration manager
• AWS IAM & SSO, AWS VPC/Networking, AWS Security Suite, Audit & Compliance. AWS well architected framework.
• Experience implementing cloud security solutions including role-based access, access management, identity and directory infrastructure, and Azure security centers
• Expert knowledge of multiple IT control and project management practices and experience working across large environments
• Advanced working knowledge of public cloud-based solutions and application program interfaces (APIs)
• Advanced working ability in Automation and Orchestration frameworks:
• Automation tooling – Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloudformation, Ansible, Python)
• Dev/Sec/Ops tooling (Pipelines, AzureDevops, Github Actions, Jenkins etc)
• Kubernetes (EKS, Fargate, ECS, Openshift)
• Strong Network & Firewall troubleshooting and Cloud Networking Design and implementation ability
• Comprehensive technical documentation skills required
• AWS certification preferred
• Effective interpersonal soft skills, thought leadership and team growth
• Comprehensive technical documentation skills required
• Minimum of 6-8 years' experience in cloud engineering
• Minimum of 6-8 years' experience working in a large IT environment in support of IT service and business processes, with proven track record of driving large-scale changes
• 6+ years' experience in a hands-on mix of technical engineering, architecture, and/or development roles
• Supervisory experience and demonstrated leadership capabilities required
• Expertise working experience with highly segmented networks in public and private clouds
• Deep understanding of infrastructure automation, instrumentation, and full stack technologies
• Financial industry experience and understanding of financial industry structure and concepts
• Bachelor's degree preferred, with a major in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience in computer science

FDM is an award-winning global business and technology consultancy powering the people behind tech and innovation for over 30 years. We collaborate with world-leading companies to identify the expertise they need, exactly when they need it. We have helped successfully launch nearly 25,000 careers globally to date and are a trusted partner to over 300 companies worldwide. 

FDM has 4,000+ employees worldwide, with over 90 nationalities working together as a team. From our origins in Brighton, UK, FDM now has 18 centres located across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific and is now on the FTSE4Good Index. 

Dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

FDM Group’s mission is to make tech and business careers accessible for everyone. Our diverse team of 90+ nationalities thrive on differences, fuels innovation through varied experiences, and celebrates shared successes. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and listed on the FTSE4Good Index, FDM ensures every qualified applicant, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other status protected by federal or provincial law, gets the chance they deserve.

Additional Considerations

FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.