Cloud Systems Engineer

Kansas City, Kansas

CYDERES
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Cyderes (Cyber Defense and Response) is a pure-play, full life-cycle cybersecurity services provider with award-winning managed security services, identity and access management, and professional services designed to manage the cybersecurity risks of enterprise clients. We specialize in multi-technology, complex environments with the in speed and agility needed to tackle the most advanced cyber threats. We leverage our global scale and decades of experience to accelerate our clients' cyber outcomes through a full lifecycle of cybersecurity services. We are a global company with operating centers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and India.

About the Role:

Cyderes is seeking an Enterprise Cloud Systems Engineer. This role will not only serve as an ongoing system and cloud administrator, but also design, implement, document, and manage cloud-based solutions for Cyderes. The role will also be responsible for integrating and troubleshooting cloud-based applications. We are looking for a self-starter who is familiar with the configuration of cloud applications with an eye to automate processes and reporting to drive efficiencies across the organization. This position will work closely with Cyderes' internal security team to ensure security and compliance requirements are met.

To be successful in this role, you must be an OKTA specialist and you must be comfortable challenging the status quo and providing solutions. Success will be measured by the improvement in the effectiveness of how Cyderes' applications are delivered, integrated, and secured.

Responsibilities
    • Collaborate on developing and implementing policies for the use of cloud servicesincluding documentation and training related to policies and procedures
    • Define and document best practices and strategies regarding application deploymentand infrastructure maintenance
    • Establishment of a secure cloud environment
    • Configuring cloud infrastructure components like networking and security services
    • Ownership for technical duties for the enterprise associated with cloud-computing
    • Ensuring appropriate availability of services including tracking and reporting of key metrics
    • Technical ownership of enterprise cloud-based applications (Azure, Atlassian, Google Workspace, Microsoft O365, Okta, Aquera, etc.)
    • Technical ownership of limited on-premises systems (Active Directory, vmWare, SANs, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, WiFi)
    • Collaborate closely with internal security to ensure compliance and security objectives are completed
    • Troubleshooting cloud-based and IT related issues
    • Conduct root cause analyses, identify appropriate solutions, and implement them
    • Mentor and coach team members as subject matter expert
    • Collaborate with business partners, third-party vendors, and other IT personnel on company-wide IT initiatives
    • Provide Tier 2 helpdesk support for the help desk team when required - proactively monitor and address helpdesk tickets via the ticketing solution
Requirements
    • Strong knowledge of security technologies and architecture, including encryption, cloud network security design, security group configuration, intrusion detection, data loss prevention and application security
    • Experience with cloud computing and digital transformation on all atleast two portals - GCP, Azure, AWS & OKTA would be a bonus
    • Deep technical knowledge of the leading SaaS applications
    • A passion for automation and workflow development
    • Advanced networking knowledge
    • A keen sense for finding missing opportunities to elevate the team to new standards
    • Ability to take initiative and be proactive
    • Ability to work independently and be resourceful
    • Complex problem-solving and analytical skills
    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to condense complex information into simple language for the appropriate audience

Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.
Date Posted: 31 March 2025
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