Senior Cloud and Container Security Engineer (US Remote)

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com

Job Description

Experian Is looking for a career and customer-oriented Senior Cloud and Container Security Engineer to join our team. You will be an expert to guide Experian's application teams and help them build and manage secure cloud and containerized services by following Experian's cloud security policy, container security policy, and industry best practices. This role is involved in projects or issues of high complexity that require someone who can quickly think on their feet and lead efficiency through the process.

What you'll be doing

• Provide technical and non-technical advice to multiple different stakeholders (management, executives, engineering, and security peers) on cloud security across all providers
• Provide input and feedback on security controls within cloud and container platforms
• Willingness to bring large and small projects to completion by following up with other teams within Experian and escalating
• Support investigation and remediation of security incidents and issues
• Consult on and provide requirements for critical projects
• Raise the awareness level of container security in the enterprise
• Guide cloud security practices in container platforms
• Help governance, compliance, and risk management teams to ensure that cloud workloads meet the requirements for certification and accreditation
• Monitor and report progress, problems, and solutions promptly. Ensure dollars and time estimates are accomplished within planned limits
• Communicate with management and business sponsors the status of projects and issues related to container security
• Provide regular communication with all project stakeholders at all levels, including presentations to senior management, creating agendas and meeting minutes
• In-depth research of the latest cloud security tools, techniques, best practices, and technologies to remain at the bleeding edge
• Create and support KPIs and KRIs that measure risk reduction and progress in cloud over time
• Build a great working relationship with team members and the application development teams
• Develop and provide mentorship to junior team members

Qualifications

What your background looks like

• 2-4+ years' of experience with Security Architect and/or Engineering
• 2-3+ years' of experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• 2-3+ years' of experience with container platforms running Docker and Kubernetes services
• Experience with CNAPP solutions such as Wiz.io
• Experience with container offerings and capabilities within Amazon Web Services (AWS), GCP, and Microsoft Azure platforms – EKS, ECS, AKS, GKE, etc.
• Good understanding and experience with system automation platforms and technologies
• Experience in large-scale deployments of container platforms with CI/CD integration.
• In-depth knowledge of DevSecOps principles
• In-depth knowledge of CIS Benchmarks for cloud and container platform configuration best practices
• Experience with deployment orchestration, automation, and security configuration management (Jenkins, Puppet, Chef, Git, CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible) preferred
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages - Python, JavaScript, Ruby, C#, and PowerShell
• Experience with assessment, development, optimization, and documentation of a comprehensive and broad set of security technologies and processes (secure software development (Application Security), data protection, cryptography, key management, identity and access management (IAM), network security) within SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, and other cloud environments
• Experience working with Generative AI, especially securing AI workloads
• Working knowledge of common and industry standard cloud-native/cloud-friendly authentication mechanisms (OAuth, OpenID, etc.)
• Experience working with cloud security and governance tools, cloud access security brokers (CASBs), and server virtualization technologies
• Experience architecting solutions within Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, GCP
• Experience with enterprise applications (architecture, development, and troubleshooting)
• Team leadership experience to help with the organizational and team dynamics in a growing field
• Professional certification such as CISSP, CCSP or CCSK
• College degree or equivalent and 7+ years related work experience

Perks

• 20 days of vacation accrued annually, five sick days, and two volunteer days (plus twelve paid holidays)
• Great compensation package and comprehensive benefits package, with a bonus target of 20%
• This role can be 100% remote long-term or you can work out of one of our offices
• People-focused culture where personal and professional growth is prioritized
• Recognition and celebration of performance and achievements
• Power to bring your whole self to work – where your differences and values will be respected and celebrated
• Employee Resource Groups set up and run by employees, for employees. These networks build, celebrate, and further understanding of the diverse identity and experiences within Experian, in support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion
• International network of peers; mentorship programs

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a thriving, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness of every individual and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU and and it reflects what we believe. See our DEI work in action!

Please contact us at [email protected] to request the salary range of this position (please include the exact Job Title as it reads above in your email). In addition to a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunity, Experian offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off including 12 company paid holidays and parental and family care leave, an employee stock purchase plan and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

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