Overview
Specializes in securing cloud-based infrastructure and services (AWS, Azure, GCP) by implementing security controls, managing identity and access, configuring cloud-native security tools, and ensuring compliance.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement security controls in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- manage identity and access management (IAM)
- configure cloud-native security tools (Security Hub, Azure Security Center)
- ensure cloud compliance
- automate cloud security tasks
Required Skills
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- IAM principles
- cloud networking security (Security Groups, VPCs)
- container security (Docker, Kubernetes)
- infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- scripting (Python)
- cloud security best practices
Salary Expectations
$110,000 - $180,000+ USD
Relevant Certifications
Common Career Pathway
Requires experience in general cloud engineering, system administration, or network engineering, coupled with security expertise. Security engineers may also specialize in cloud.
Learning Roadmap
Cloud fundamentals (AWS/Azure/GCP basics) -> Security+ -> Deep dive into specific cloud provider's security services -> Master IAM -> Learn IaC security -> Container Security -> Cloud certifications (CCSP, AWS/Azure/GCP Security).