Cloud Security Engineering Senior

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We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join our this role you will implement and enforce cloud security practices throughout the software development lifecycle working closely with the Security Architecture team to execute on security standards across cloud-native applications and infrastructure.

Our Cloud Security Engineering team serves as the bridge between security policy and practical implementation ensuring that security is embedded at every layer of our cloud infrastructure. We drive operational efficiency through automation support incident response efforts and act as the engineering arm for InfoSec in the cloud space. By partnering with cross-functional teams we deploy and manage security infrastructure that protects our organizations cloud-native applications and data.

As a Cloud Security Engineer you will champion DevSecOps practices and drive security automation to improve operational efficiency. Youll implement security architecture standards automate control executions and account onboarding processes and support critical incident response and forensic investigations. Youll evaluate and pilot new security technologies serve as a principal point of contact on security engagements and collaborate with senior stakeholders across organizational boundaries to ensure comprehensive cloud security coverage.

Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred

57 years of experience in security engineering with a focus on cloud and application security

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP)

Proficiency with DevSecOps and cloud security tooling including CSPM/CNAPP platforms API security and cloud-native threat detection (e.g. Prisma Cloud Wiz AWS GuardDuty Cloudflare API Shield)

Strong understanding of secure SDLC container security and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security

Experience with SIEM and security compliance frameworks (e.g. NIST CIS DISA MITRE ATT&CK)

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex security topics to senior audiences

Strong technical expertise in cloud security architecture and implementation

Ability to embed security seamlessly into development workflows and processes

Proactive approach to security automation and operational efficiency

Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively across organizational boundaries

Strategic thinking to evaluate and pilot emerging security technologies

Executive-level communication skills to engage with senior stakeholders on complex security matters

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

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A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Macs business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy applying a vigilance-first approach to work supporting regulatory mandates and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

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