Cloud Security Engineer

About This Opportunity

We are representing a well-funded SaaS organization seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join their security team. This is a fully remote position open to candidates anywhere in the world.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and resilience of cloud infrastructure, providing leadership in cloud security practices, and collaborating closely with infrastructure and engineering teams to secure cloud-native applications. You'll work on a modern stack built on AWS and Kubernetes, designing and implementing security controls for a production platform that processes sensitive workloads.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions and controls for AWS environments and Kubernetes clusters, including appropriate isolation and sandboxing methods
• Build, deploy, and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, ensuring robust security standards are enforced
• Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and audits on AWS cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes deployments
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security best practices into CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor and respond to cloud security incidents, identifying root causes and recommending remediation actions
• Provide expertise in compliance requirements related to cloud security (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
• Mentor engineers and advocate for cloud security across the organization

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, with extensive expertise in AWS
• Demonstrated proficiency with Kubernetes security including cluster hardening, role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and container vulnerability management
• Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with Terraform
• Familiarity with AWS security services (e.g., IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, WAF)
• Familiarity with CNAPP solutions such as Wiz
• Familiarity with SIEM solutions such as Panther
• Solid understanding of secure software development lifecycle practices, CI/CD security, and DevSecOps methodologies
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), and Terraform Associate certification are highly desirable
• Bonus points for security certifications from SANS or OffSec
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all applications must come through our recruiting process to be considered.

Pay

Our client has budgeted a competitive compensation package for this role. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the interview process and will be based on your experience, skills, and location.

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