Southern Bancorp is more than a bank. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a special certificate on designated for institutions that serve predominantly underserved communities, Southern Bancorp combines traditional banking and lending services with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Inspired by the principle that building net worth drives economic opportunity, our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities we serve, with a focus on low-wealth and un(der)banked populations, as well as an emphasis on Black and Brown individuals.
Job Summary
The Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer focuses on securing infrastructure, deploying and managing cloud-native security tools, and ensuring continuous monitoring of cloud environments.
This is a remote position available to candidates residing in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, MO, NC, SC, TN, or TX.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cloud security tools and solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
- Configure and manage cloud-native services securely, including VPC, IAM, storage encryption, and key management.
- Develop and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps teams.
- Apply least-privilege access controls using RBAC/ABAC models and manage IAM policies.
- Deploy and configure monitoring solutions to detect anomalies and potential threats.
- Investigate cloud security incidents and contribute to incident response activities.
- Implement automated alerting and remediation for common security issues using SOAR platforms.
- Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools for cloud security tasks.
- Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to provision secure cloud environments.
- Ensure cloud environments meet regulatory and industry compliance standards.
- Support audits by providing necessary documentation and evidence of cloud security controls.
- Implement governance policies using tools like AWS Config, Azure Policy, and GCP Organizational Policy.
- Collaborate with Cloud Architects, DevOps, and SOC teams to enhance overall cloud security posture.
- Document cloud security configurations, incident reports, and operational procedures.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Four to six years of professional experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Computer Science, with at least two years focused on cloud security.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), including securing cloud-native services.
- Knowledge of container security.
- Experience with SIEM platforms and endpoint protection.
- Knowledge of threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management in cloud environments.
- Proficiency in one or more scripting languages.
- Experience with IaC tools.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks and security benchmarks.
- Understanding of DevSecOps principles and the secure software development lifecycle.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to cloud security.
Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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What We Offer Our Employees
A Positive Impact on Your Future:
- 401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%.
- Employee stock ownership plan.
- Discounted rate on primary home mortgages.
- Credit and housing counseling, as well as free financial education tools available to both customers and employees.
Benefits to Improve Your Health:
- No-deductible medical insurance plan.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
The Opportunity to Nurture Your Well-Being:
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Bonus plan.
- Opportunity for merit raises.
- Employee reward and recognition programs.
- Community service opportunities.
Southern Bancorp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, among other protected categories. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Southern Bancorp strives to ensure that its workforce reflects the diversity of the customers and communities it serves. Racial and ethnic minorities, individuals from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ individuals are often underrepresented in the financial services industry. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from individuals with these identities or those who are members of other marginalized communities.
