Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
energy and utility
CloudSecurityEngineer
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“Cloud Security Engineer at Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation. Skills: Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure security, Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management (IAM), SIEM/SOAR platforms, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). Designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud environments. Ensuring cloud infrastructure aligns with security best practices, compliance requirements, and organizational risk tolerance”
What You'll Achieve.
Design and implement secure, scalable Azure architecture; Embed security controls and best practices into cloud deployments; Ensure secure configuration of logging, monitoring, and alerting; Drive timely remediation of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations; Improve detection and response capabilities; Enforce least privilege and identity controls in the cloud; Enhance security posture
Industry & Context.
Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex situations and make informed decisions; Ability to solve problems and make decisions
Valid driver’s license, Support for storm restoration efforts
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience with Security Architecture and Engineering, Proven experience with creating and maintaining external and internal relationships with key stakeholders, understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices, Proficient in security technologies, including Cloud Security, Azure security solutions, SIEM solutions, IDS/IPS, firewalls, email security, and endpoint protection, Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks, Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex situations and make informed decisions, A background with an understanding of the intersection between business and Information Security to improve security practices, A results-oriented mindset with the ability to solve problems and make decisions, Risk-based mindset with the ability to balance security with business enablement, Ability to work with limited direct supervision and professionally respond to constructive feedback, Valid driver’s license
Nice to Have
Experience in the energy and utility industry, services industry, or a regulated or co-sourced environment, Deep hands on experience with Microsoft Azure services and security controls, understanding of Cloud Security architecture principles, Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel and other cloud-native security tools, Proficiency in Azure networking, In-depth knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework and 20 Critical Security Controls, NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP), knowledge of computer systems, information security software and hardware components, network systems, databases, and information security safeguards
What You'll Do.
and maintaining secure cloud environments
Ensuring cloud infrastructure aligns with security best practices
compliance requirements
and organizational risk tolerance
Partnering with Cloud Engineering and Infrastructure teams to design and implement secure
scalable Azure architecture
Embedding security controls and best practices into cloud deployments
Evaluating and hardening Azure services
Reviewing and providing security guidance on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) deployments
and remediating security findings
Acting as a liaison between Security and Cloud teams to drive timely remediation
Analyzing results from security assessments and coordinating remediation
Developing and maintaining cloud security standards
Implementing and managing identity and access controls
Ensuring secure configuration of logging
Supporting incident response efforts
Collaborating with IAM and Security Governance teams to enforce least privilege
Driving continuous improvement through automation
and security posture enhancements
Staying current on Azure security capabilities
and industry best practices
Providing support for storm restoration efforts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partners with Cloud Engineering and Infrastructure teams; Acts as a primary liaison between Security and Cloud teams; Collaborates with IAM and Security Governance teams; Collaborates effectively with diverse teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
Full Job Description
**_Benefits_** : * Competitive compensation * Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance * 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match * Life and Travel Insurance * Tuition Assistance * Wellness Reimbursement Program * Paid Holidays and Vacation ** _What is a Cloud Security Engineer?_** A Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud environments. This role ensures that cloud infrastructure—primarily within Microsoft Azure—is architected and operated in a way that aligns with security best practices, compliance requirements, and organizational risk tolerance, while enabling the business to scale efficiently and securely. **_What does a Cloud Security_**** _Engineer do?_** * Partners with Cloud Engineering and Infrastructure teams to design and implement secure, scalable Azure architecture * Embeds security controls and best practices into cloud deployments, including networking, identity, and data protection * Evaluates and hardens Azure services such as Virtual Networks, NSGs, Azure AD (Entra ID), Key Vault, Storage Accounts, and compute resources * Reviews and provides security guidance on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) deployments (e.g., Bicep, ARM, Terraform) * Monitors, triages, and remediates security findings from tools such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, SIEM/SOAR platforms, and vulnerability scanners * Acts as a primary liaison between Security and Cloud teams to drive timely remediation of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations * Analyzes results from third-party security assessments, penetration tests, and audits, and coordinate remediation efforts * Develops and maintains cloud security standards, baselines, and guardrails aligned to frameworks (e.g., CIS, NIST, Microsoft CAF) * Implements and manages identity and access controls using Azure AD / Entra ID, including RBAC, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM) * Ensures secure configuration of logging, monitoring, and al
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