Security Engineer

Job Description

Alarm.com is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to support the security of its cloud environments across AWS, GCP, and Azure. The Cloud Security Engineer will assist in identifying and mitigating security risks, using cloud-native security tools, and helping manage security solutions. The engineer will work with various teams to incorporate security into the software development lifecycle and assist in maintaining threat models. They will also help ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements, assist in suggesting risk mitigation strategies, and respond to security queries from clients and partners.

The Cloud Security Engineer role involves:

• Assisting in evaluating, reviewing, and deploying cloud-native security tools in AWS and Azure.
• Supporting in monitoring, configuring rules, and enforcement using cloud security platforms such as CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, CASB, and CIEM.
• Assisting in utilizing the Wiz tool for cloud security posture management, including configuration analysis, vulnerability detection, and compliance monitoring.
• Collaborating with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security into all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Assisting in developing and maintaining threat models for cloud environments and helping train engineering teams to develop attacker/risk-driven design skills.

Requirements for this role include:

• B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science or a similar engineering program, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of Cloud Information Security experience, with a focus on public cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Familiarity with AWS services like EC2 & ECS, WAF & VPC configuration & IAM rules, and cloud security platforms such as CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, CASB, CIEM is beneficial.
• Comfortable with Python and able to read Java when necessary, with an emphasis on cloud security scripting and automation.

Alarm.com offers:

• Competitive pay and benefits inclusive of subsidized medical plan options.
• An HSA with generous company contribution.
• A 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure.