FAQs
What are the key responsibilities of the Sr. Cloud Security Architect at HealthStream?
The key responsibilities include fostering the development of the cloud security program, influencing decision-making related to cloud security, cultivating a security culture within various teams, collaborating on policy development, assessing and addressing cloud security incidents, evaluating tools and processes, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, automating security tasks, and adapting to the organization's evolving needs.
What is required educational background for this position?
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience is required.
How many years of experience are necessary for this role?
Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in cloud operations, application development, or information security roles, with at least 3+ years in designing and deploying solutions on Azure or AWS and 2+ years in Identity Access Management (IAM) system design.
What cloud platforms should the Sr. Cloud Security Architect be familiar with?
The candidate should have experience with both Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
Is knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD concepts required for this job?
Yes, familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD concepts, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is required.
What are some of the security technologies or concepts that the candidate should understand?
The candidate should have knowledge of security vulnerabilities within AWS and Azure, familiarity with Web Application Firewalls (WAF), firewalls, network security groups, endpoint protection technologies, and Multi-Factor Authentication technologies.
Does the position require any specific experience with security tools?
Yes, experience with centralized log collection or Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technology, as well as virtual firewalls in cloud environments, is required.
Will the Sr. Cloud Security Architect need to participate in any on-call rotations?
Yes, participation in an on-call rotation is part of the responsibilities of the position.
How important is it to instill a security-first mindset within the organization?
It is crucial, as one of the key responsibilities involves promoting a security-first culture across various teams within HealthStream.
What types of incidents are the Sr. Cloud Security Architect expected to address?
They are expected to assess and address any cloud security issues and incidents promptly and provide actionable recommendations for remediation.