Principal Cloud Security Engin... Job Category: Engineering & Cloud Location: Canada - BC - Remote **Meet Our Team:** **_Due to the nature of the work with Protected B, Canadian Citizenship is required._** _Location: Remote-_ **_Pacific Time Zone Canada_** Cloud Security Engineering (CSE) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect organization's cloud infrastructure, applications, and data. We develop security policies, perform assessments, configure tools, and provide guidance to ensure secure cloud environments. CSE partners closely with the Cloud Service Reliability and Cloud Engineering teams to ensure every solution is secure, reliable, available, and observable. **Picture Yourself at Pega:** You will be part of a highly innovative company changing how companies work and optimize their outcomes. In this role you will be part of a highly collaborative team that is well versed and skilled in their space. You will be an adaptive/flexible change agent driving data driven decisioning while seeing the benefits of your hard work turn into business outcomes. **Who You Are:** • Implement security controls in AWS and GCP to protect against threats and vulnerabilities. • Automate security tasks using scripting languages like Python or Ansible. • Manage security incidents and respond to security alerts. • Develop and maintain security policies and procedures. • Provide solution to complex security problems and own its implementation. • Provide security guidance to other teams within the organization. • Stay up to date on the latest security threats and trends. • Experienced with cloud technologies and well versed with AWS core concepts and services. • Experienced with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation • Experience with security tools and technologies like SIEM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners. • Experience with CICD and source control tools (Jenkins, Git, Subversion etc.) • Experience with SDLC and DevSecOps processes and technologies • Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks. • Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Ansible, AWS Lambda • Have knowledge of Linux operating systems and system administration • Understand cloud security concepts and best practices **What You've Accomplished:** + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. + 8+ years of experience in Cloud Security, with a focus on AWS or GCP. + Strong understanding of cloud security principles, policies, and best practices. + Experience with scripting languages like Python or Ansible. + Experience with DevOps tools and processes, including CI/CD pipelines, source code management, and containerization + Technical thought leadership (ability to perform an in-depth security analysis of a cloud environment) + Mentoring (ability to lead security projects and train others in new security technologies) _Desired Qualifications_ + Experience with log management and SIEM tools like Splunk or Google SecOps + Experience with container security and Kubernetes + Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation + Experience with building application that uses API integration + Certifications such as CCSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer + Knowledge of Windows OS and systems administration + Experience with Windows AD + Experience with AWS IAM management **Pega Offers You:** + Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products + Continuous learning and development opportunities + An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment + Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company\#LI-KH2 KH2 Job ID: 21532 **AI in Action –** Pega embraces the power of artificial intelligence. We encourage all employees to actively engage with AI technologies and continually explore ways to responsibly integrate AI into our products and processes. **Culture –** At Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. With global clients across industries and regions, we know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people. Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law. **Export Compliance –** For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations such as this, Pegasystems may need to obtain export license approval from the U.S. Government and EU Authorities for certain individuals. **Accommodations –** If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (US only) or comparable regional regulations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process,or contact (US only) 1-888-PEGA-NOW and/or 225 Wyman Street Waltham, MA 02451 ATTN: Benefits. It is Pega's policy to engage, recruit, hire, promote, train, discipline, and compensate in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. https://www.pega.com/about/careers/equal-employment-opportunity