CBTS serves enterprise and midmarket clients in all industries across the United States and Canada. CBTS combines deep technical expertise with a full suite of flexible technology solutions--including Application Modernization, Managed Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, Unified Communications, and Infrastructure solutions. From developing and deploying modern applications and the secure, scalable platforms on which they run, to managing, monitoring, and optimizing their operations, CBTS delivers comprehensive technology solutions for its clients' transformative business initiatives. For more information, please visit www.cbts.com.

Job Purpose

The CBTS Cloud Practice is a dynamic, fast‑paced environment delivering modern public and private cloud solutions for enterprise customers. We are seeking an experienced Lead Developer – Cloud Security & Back-End Engineering who combines strong back-end development expertise with hands-on cloud security automation and security operations support.

This role is responsible for designing and developing scalable, secure back-end services, building and supporting cloud security automation solutions, and serving as a technical escalation point for Security Operations teams. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, technically strong, and passionate about applying automation and modern cloud architectures to solve complex security and application challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Back-End Engineering & Architecture

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, high-performance back-end systems
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs, integration services, and server-side logic for enterprise-scale applications
• Implement microservices-based architectures using modern frameworks such as Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, or .NET
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security through clean code practices and database tuning
• Integrate authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms into application platforms
• Guide code reviews, enforce development standards, and mentor junior engineers

Cloud Security Automation (Primary Focus)

• Design, build, and maintain security automation workflows across SOAR and security platforms, including:
• • Cortex XSOAR
  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • Dropzone AI
  • Other SIEM, EDR, and cloud security tools
• Develop automation scripts and integrations using Python
• Create and optimize queries, detections, analytics, and dashboards for SIEM and EDR platforms
• Improve incident response efficiency by reducing manual investigation effort through automation
• Support security product development and enhancement initiatives within the Cloud Practice

Security Tool Support & Incident Escalation

• Act as a technical escalation point for SOC Analysts and Security Engineers
• Assist teams with operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of security tools
• Analyze alert and investigation patterns to identify opportunities for workflow and tooling improvement
• Perform root-cause analysis of incidents and platform issues to improve future response

Training, Enablement & Collaboration

• Deliver technical training to SOC Analysts, Engineers, and customers on third-party security tools and automation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including:
• • Cloud Engineers
  • Practice Principals
  • Account Executives
  • Enterprise and Security Architects
• Participate in customer environment assessments, requirements definition, and solution design
• Create documentation, best practices, and operational runbooks

Required Skills & Experience

Back-End & Cloud Development

• Strong experience in Back-End Development using one or more of:
• • Java & Spring Boot
  • Node.js
  • C# / .NET
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices
• Strong understanding of SQL databases (e.g., MS SQL) and data modeling
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Maven, and Docker

Security & Automation

• Hands-on experience with security automation and workflow orchestration
• Strong Python scripting skills
• Experience with SIEM and EDR platforms
• Solid understanding of:
• • Incident response workflows
  • Security operations processes
  • Cloud security concepts and tooling

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Technical leadership and mentoring capability
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to quality and outcomes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ownership, accountability, and proactive approach to improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8–12 years of overall experience in software development, cloud engineering, or security engineering
• Experience in enterprise or managed services environments preferred

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