Role Overview: Cloud Security Engineers protect cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) from security threats and misconfigurations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Implementing security policies and controls for cloud infrastructure.
• Monitoring cloud security risks and compliance requirements.
• Managing Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies.
Skills Needed:
• Understanding of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices.
• Experience with security automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
Certifications & Training:
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer
• Google Cloud Professional Security Engineer
Estimated Salary in Canada:
• Entry Level: $85,000 – $100,000
• Mid-Level: $100,000 – $130,000
• Senior Level: $130,000 – $160,000+
How to Get Started:
• Gain foundational cloud knowledge through free courses (AWS Free Tier, Google Cloud
Skills Boost).
• Learn security configurations for cloud services.
• Experiment with cloud security labs.