As an Advanced Cloud Security Engineer, you will serve as a technical anchor for our enterprise cloud defense strategy. Your primary mission will be engineering, implementing, and monitoring robust security guardrails within our Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystems, while providing critical secondary security engineering support across our multi-cloud footprint, including Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). 

In this role, you won't just be managing alerts—you will be treating infrastructure as code, embedding security directly into the CI/CD pipeline, and defining policy as code to enforce continuous compliance. Additionally, you will play a key role in managing and optimizing our third party SSE (Security Service Edge) platform to seamlessly secure data, web, and cloud access across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. 

What you’ll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

Responsibilities include the following related to securing cloud compute, network, storage, and end user infrastructure: 

• AWS Security Engineering: Design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade security controls utilizing third party SSE and native AWS security services. 

• Multi-Cloud Support: Provide primary to AWS / secondary security engineering, posture management, and threat detection support for Azure, GCP, and OCI environments. 

• DevSecOps & Automation: Work with our Cloud Engineering group to help operationalize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Policy as Code (PaC) to automate security guardrails, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks. 

• SSE Management: Architect and maintain policies within the third party SSE platform to protect corporate data and govern cloud applications across our primary cloud environments. 

• Incident Response & Threat Hunting: Partner with our SOC to investigate cloud-specific security incidents, develop automated remediation playbooks, and conduct threat-modeling exercises. 

 Preferred Capabilities and Qualifications 

Candidates must demonstrate a deep, hands-on technical understanding and operational compatibility with the following: 

• Native AWS Security Ecosystem: Comprehensive understanding of AWS security services, including but not limited to: AWS IAM (complex policies, permission boundaries, organizations), AWS GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, AWS Config, AWS CloudTrail, KMS, Macie, and Network Firewall. 

• Multi-Cloud Fundamentals: Functional technical competency and architectural understanding of security controls in Azure (Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Cloud), GCP (Security Command Center, IAM), and OCI (Identity and Access Management, Cloud Guard). 

• Automation & Code: Strong proficiency in IaC tools (specifically Terraform or AWS CloudFormation) and a deep understanding of PaC frameworks (such as Open Policy Agent/Rego, AWS CloudFormation Guard, or HashiCorp Sentinel) to enforce compliance before deployment. 

• Enterprise Networking & SASE/SSE: Foundational understanding of cloud routing, VPC/VNet peering, CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) concepts. 

The ideal candidate will stand out if they possess the following advanced capabilities: 

• SASE/SSE Experience: Direct, hands-on experience configuring, tuning, and deploying a SASE/SSE platform (CASB, SWG, DLP) across AWS, Azure, and GCP. 

• Advanced IaC/PaC Implementation: Proven track record of building automated compliance pipelines that block non-compliant code and infrastructure from being merged into production. 

• Cloud Security Architecture: Experience shifting organizations from reactive security monitoring to proactive cloud security posture management (CSPM) and continuous compliance. 

• Industry Certifications: Highly preferred certifications include: 

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty 

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional 

• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) / CISSP 

• Other AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform,  or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certifications. 

• CCIPS, CCSP, CERT Incident Response Process Professional 

• CISM, CISSP, CNDA, CNPS 

• GIAC Certifications (e.g., GCIH, GCIP, GSEC, GREM) 

• Other vendor-specific cloud certifications 

What We're Looking For:

What You'll Get:

Base Salary from $116,255.00 - $177,503.00 /year.  In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!