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Job Title: Prisma Cloud Engineer Location: Chennai Experience: 48 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Notice Period: Immediate Joiners or Up to 15 Days About the Role We are seeking a skilled Prisma Cloud Engineer to join our Cloud Security team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience implementing, configuring, and managing Palo Alto Prisma Cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. You will be responsible for securing cloud infrastructure, containers, workloads, and applications while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and administer Palo Alto Prisma Cloud across multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments. Implement Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Workload Protection (CWP), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM), and Cloud Detection & Response (CDR). Monitor cloud environments for security misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance violations. Configure and maintain cloud security policies, alerts, and automated remediation workflows. Secure containerized environments, Kubernetes clusters, Docker workloads, and serverless applications. Perform cloud security assessments, vulnerability management, and risk analysis. Integrate Prisma Cloud with AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps tools. Collaborate with Cloud, DevOps, Infrastructure, and Security teams to implement security best practices. Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security scanning for Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, and Kubernetes manifests. Investigate security incidents, analyze cloud threats, and provide remediation recommendations. Generate compliance reports and support regulatory audits. Prepare technical documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures. Technical Skills Mandatory Skills Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Cloud Workload Protection (CWP) Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) Cloud Detection & Response (CDR) AWS Security Microsoft Azure Security Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Security Kubernetes Security Docker Security Linux Administration Identity & Access Management (IAM) Network Security Vulnerability Management Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation) CI/CD Security REST APIs Python or PowerShell Scripting Good to Have Palo Alto Cortex XDR Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls Microsoft Defender for Cloud Microsoft Sentinel CrowdStrike Falcon Microsoft Entra ID Azure DevOps GitHub Actions Jenkins HashiCorp Vault Snyk Aqua Security Wiz Lacework DevSecOps Practices SIEM & SOAR Platforms Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field. 48 years of experience in Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, or Infrastructure Security. Strong hands-on experience with Prisma Cloud implementation and administration. Experience securing AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud environments. Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, containers, serverless computing, and cloud-native security. Experience with DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD security. Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, encryption, and security best practices. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and documentation skills. Preferred Certifications Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Engineer (PCNSE) Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Certified Professional AWS Certified Security Specialty Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (Preferred) Kubernetes Certified Security Specialist (CKS) Soft Skills Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams. Robust documentation and presentation skills. Passion for cloud security and continuous learning. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
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