Cloud Security Engineer
The role
What does a Cloud Security Engineer do?
Cloud security engineers use technical guidance and engineering best practices to securely build and scale cloud-native applications and configure network security defenses within the cloud environment. These individuals are proficient in identity and access management (IAM), using cloud technology to provide data protection, container security, networking, system administration and zero-trust architecture.
The details
Cloud Security Engineer career paths
Domain knowledge
- System administration
- Systems architecture
Related job titles
- Information security engineer
- Cybersecurity engineer
- Security systems engineer
- IT security engineer
- IS architect
- System security administrator
- Security solutions architect
- Cybersecurity architect
Common certifications
- ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- AWS Certified Security Specialist
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
Prepare your team to secure your cloud infrastructure
Cloud adoption creates different attack surfaces. Your cloud security engineers need to go beyond deploying resources to build zero-trust environments, scale IAM and secure containers before vulnerabilities become breaches.
Infosec delivers role-based training that builds cloud security engineering expertise across AWS, Azure and GCP. Our hands-on courses develop the technical skills your engineers need to securely build and scale cloud-native applications while configuring network security defenses within multi-cloud environments.
What your team gains:
- Domain knowledge in system administration and cloud architecture
- Hands-on experience with container security and zero-trust implementation
- Preparation for industry-recognized certifications (ISC2 CCSP, AWS Certified Security Specialist, Azure Security Engineer Associate)
- Training mapped to NICE Workforce Framework roles
Your cloud infrastructure is only as secure as the engineers protecting it. Build verified capabilities that defend your cloud environment.
Associated NICE Work Roles
All Infosec training maps directly to the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity to guide you from beginner to expert across 52 Work Roles.
- Security Architect
- System Test & Evaluation Specialist
- Technical Support Specialist
- Network Operations Specialist
- System Administrator
- Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist
- Information Systems Security Developer
Cloud Security Engineer career paths
ISC2 CCSP (2022 Update)
Fundamentals of Zero Trust
Container Security
Plans & pricing
Infosec Skills Personal
$299 / year
- 190+ role-guided learning paths (e.g., Ethical Hacking, Threat Hunting)
- 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
- Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, Security+)
- Skill assessments
- Infosec peer community support
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- Team administration and reporting
- Dedicated client success manager
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Single sign-on (SSO)
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Integrations via API
Retrieve training performance and engagement metrics and integrate learner data into your existing LMS or HRS.
- 190+ role-guided learning paths and assessments (e.g., Incident Response)
- 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
- Create and assign custom learning paths
- Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, CISA)
- Optional upgrade: Guarantee team certification with live boot camps
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