- Role: Senior Cloud Security Engineer
- Location: Remote
- Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Indicative range: $140,000 – $220,000 (USD equivalent), plus benefits.
Role Overview
We are hiring a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to design and operate the security controls across our cloud environments. The role combines deep cloud expertise with security engineering — building defensive architectures and responding when things break.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement cloud security controls across AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Build and maintain detection, alerting, and incident response capabilities
- Lead threat modeling and security reviews for new architectures
- Implement and operate IaC security, secrets management, and identity controls
- Respond to incidents and lead post-incident reviews
- Partner with engineering on shift-left security practices
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 5+ years in security engineering with strong cloud focus
- Deep expertise in at least one major cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Hands-on with IaC (Terraform), CSPM tools, and SIEM platforms
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Go) and security automation experience
- Working knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI)
- Industry certifications (CISSP, AWS Security, GCP Security) are a plus
What You'll Bring
- Curiosity to dig into systems and turn findings into shipped improvements
- Strong written communication and ability to explain technical decisions
- A test-and-learn mindset; you ship fast, measure, and iterate
- Comfort working asynchronously across time zones
What We Offer
- Fully remote, flexible work hours
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Annual learning & development stipend
- Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)
- Opportunity to work on high-scale, real-world impact projects
Equal Opportunity Statement
This is an equal opportunity role. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and demonstrated ability.
