Senior Cloud Security Engineer I (Hybrid)

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For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The Senior Cloud Security Engineer I leads, designs, implements and maintains secure cloud infrastructure.   The position requires experience with AWS services, CI/CD pipelines, various security tools, data protection solutions, asset management, and monitoring platforms.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and maintain secure, resilient enterprise-grade cloud security infrastructure and processes

  
  

• Conduct rigorous oversight of security systems and security configuration administration to reduce risk to enterprise systems and accounts

  
  

• Implements and manages cloud security tools and controls

  
  

• Manage and track remediation efforts triggered by security assessments related to cloud computing environments

  
  

• Conduct security assessments and respond to incidents
  Serve as the point of contact for the team in cross functional projects

  
  

• Actively monitor, assess and recommend tactical and strategic initiatives based on new and emerging threats to cloud computing environments

  
  

• Formulate, document, and implement security improvements that balance risks with business operations efficiency and need for innovation

  
  

• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office

  
  

• 30-day notification period preferred 

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field

  
  

• At least seven (7) years of experience in cloud security engineering

  
  

• Expertise in AWS services, including IAM, Systems Manager, Config, WAF, Trusted Advisor, and CloudWatch

  
  

• Strong knowledge of AWS IAM best practices and security configurations

  
  

• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and TeamCity

  
  

• Experience with Orca Security, Security Scorecard, SNYK, and GitHub

  
  

• Strong knowledge of Ansible for automation

  
  

• Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and data protection tools, such as Varonis

  
  

• Experience with asset tagging and management using Cloudflare

  
  

• Familiarity with cloud vulnerability management and SIEM integration

  
  

• Experience with application performance monitoring and security tools:

  
  

• Dynatrace, Datadog, Splunk, New Relic

  
  

• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, CISSP)

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with additional cloud platforms (Azure, GCP)

  
  

• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)

  
  

• Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell)

  
  

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At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible.   And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Our employees’ diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and surpassing the needs of our students in today's global marketplace. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our capacity to effectively serve our customers and communities.  Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.