Abnormal Security is a leading cyber security organization committed to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity. As a Cyber Defense Engineering Manager with AWS expertise, you will lead a team of security professionals responsible for protecting our organization's digital assets and cloud infrastructure. You'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing robust cybersecurity strategies, overseeing incident response, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, with a particular focus on AWS environments. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in cloud security, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats in cloud-based infrastructures.
What you will do
* Lead and mentor a team of cyber defense engineers, fostering their growth and development
* Develop and maintain the organization's cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices for AWS cloud environments
* Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of security systems and controls in AWS
* Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security gaps in cloud infrastructures
* Manage incident response processes and lead investigations into security breaches, including those in AWS environments
* Collaborate with other departments to ensure security measures are integrated across the organization's cloud systems
* Review Infrastructure as Code (IAC) pull requests to implement security controls.
* Stay informed about emerging threats and technologies in cloud security, adapting strategies accordingly
* Prepare and present reports to senior management on security status and initiatives, including AWS-specific metrics and insights
* Manage budgets and resources for the cyber defense team, including AWS security tools and services
* Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, FedRAMP) in cloud environments
Must Haves
* Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or equivalent years of professional experience to meet job requirements and expectations
* 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
* Strong knowledge of network security, encryption, access control, and security protocols
* In-Depth knowledge of EDR, CDR, and SIEM technologies.
* Strong understanding of cloud security, particularly in AWS environments
* Familiarity with Kuberenetes environments and associated security controls
* Demonstrated ability to mentor and train security engineers
* Excellent communications skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
* Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and security automation in AWS (e.g., AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform)
* Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools, especially in AWS CI/CD pipelines
* Knowledge of containerization security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) in AWS ECS or EKS
* Proficiency in GitHub and its pull request process, including code review practices and security considerations
Nice to Haves
* Master's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field
* Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, GCIH or equivalent
* Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, GoLang, or Java for security automations and code reviews
* Experience with penetration testing and ethical hacking techniques in cloud environment
* Public speaking or presentation skills for security awareness training
* Knowledge of digital forensics and malware analysis in cloud contexts
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At Abnormal Security certain roles are eligible for a bonus, restricted stock units (RSUs), and benefits. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including their skills, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons. We know that benefits are also an important piece of your total compensation package. Learn more about our Compensation and Equity Philosophy on our Benefits & Perks page.
Base salary range:
$163,800—$192,200 USD
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