Job Description

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What You'll Do

The Cloud Security Operations Administrator will join a team that exclusively uses code to mature existing and emerging security programs and processes in our cloud environments. You will be responsible for providing leadership and guidance to apply real-world mitigation steps to identified information risks. The successful candidate for this role is versed in at least one programing or scripting language and will have a proven history of using automation to manage risk in cloud environments. A thorough understanding of security architectures and experience deploying complex enterprise solutions will be valuable experience for the right candidate

• Work closely with Cloud Security Engineering and DevSecOps teams to create and implement security processes and solutions into Avalara cloud environments
• Deploy and support security infrastructure into cloud environments
• Produce metrics and reports on cloud security posture
• Produce actionable cloud security alerts in SIEM
• Develop and write SOPs and runbooks
• Lead efforts to mature cloud security related operational processes and controls through automation
• Assist in performing security assessments and audits
• Provide mentorship to cloud security operations team members
• Provide level 3 cloud security operation support
• Serve as cloud security subject matter expert in incident response 

What You'll Need to be Successful

• Minimum 3 years of progressive security experience in an operational environment
• Minimum 2 years experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Bachelors Degree in Information Systems, or Information Security related studies
• Experience and strong technical knowledge with Infrastructure as Code (IAC)
• Experience and strong technical knowledge in implementing and managing CI/CD
• Experience and strong technical knowledge with container, cloud native, and serverless applications
• Knowledge of common security technologies
• Experience delivering reporting and SLA management
• Experience maturing service operations and delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience working in security roles
• Experience integrating cloud services into SIEMs
• Knowledge of common security technologies
• Current understanding of industry trends and emerging threats
• CISSP, CISA, or CISM certifications
• Experience working with WAF technology 
• Understanding of SSAE18 SOC 2, PCI-DSS, NIST, and ISO 27000 standards, plus related assessment methodologies is highly desired
• Experience with a variety of cloud providers such as AWS or Azure, and how to properly design secure architectures