Cloud Security Specialist (CNAPP, CSPM, CIEM, CWP)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

$108K/yr - $148K/yr

Entry, Mid Level

Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions. They are seeking a Cloud Security Specialist to enhance their cloud security posture by identifying and mitigating risks across multiple cloud platforms. The role involves continuous monitoring, compliance assessment, and collaboration with DevOps teams to integrate security into cloud operations.

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Responsibilities

Continuously monitor and assess cloud configurations to ensure compliance with security best practices.
Identify and remediate misconfigurations in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Implement automated tools to maintain a robust security posture.
Secure workloads across virtual machines, containers, and serverless environments.
Perform vulnerability assessments and runtime protection for cloud workloads.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
Manage and monitor cloud resource entitlements to reduce access risks.
Implement least-privilege access policies and ensure compliance with identity and access management (IAM) standards.
Detect and remediate identity anomalies in cloud environments.
Oversee the security of cloud-native applications throughout their lifecycle, from development to production.
Integrate and manage CNAPP solutions to unify CSPM, CWP, and CIEM functionalities.
Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for cloud-native applications.

Qualification

Required

Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security features.
Hands-on experience with CSPM, CWP, CIEM, and CNAPP tools (e.g., Prisma Cloud, Orca Security, Tenable, etc.).
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Terraform).
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
2 - 4 Years of experience in relevant work.

Preferred

Certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
Experience with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex cloud security challenges.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program

Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.

Glassdoor

4.0

Founded in 1967

Santa Clara, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.appliedmaterials.com