Staff Cloud Security Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Cloud Security Engineer based in United States.

As a Staff Cloud Security Engineer, you will help define and strengthen the security foundation of modern, multi-cloud environments and next-generation applications.

• Design and integrate security controls directly into CI/CD pipelines using platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
• Evaluate, configure, and manage Infrastructure as Code security scanning tools to identify meaningful risks and reduce false positives.
• Build automated developer feedback and remediation workflows that encourage secure-by-default development practices.
• Develop automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline security processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Establish and maintain IAM controls across cloud environments, enforcing least-privilege access and secure identity practices.
• Define standards and lifecycle controls for non-human identities, APIs, application credentials, and cloud secrets.
• Develop secure infrastructure baselines, vulnerability management processes, and hardening standards across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Use Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or comparable IaC technologies to ensure infrastructure is secure, repeatable, and auditable.
• Lead or contribute to high-impact infrastructure security initiatives, including multi-cloud network isolation, secure multi-tenant architectures, and continuous remediation of misconfigurations.
• Advise engineering teams on secure cloud-native architectures spanning microservices, serverless applications, containers, and PaaS workloads.
• Strengthen container and Kubernetes security through runtime controls, supply-chain protections, and configuration assessments.
• Develop security approaches for AI/ML systems, addressing adversarial threats, unauthorized access, model protection, and data pipeline security.
• Protect sensitive cloud and AI data through encryption, anonymization, secure storage, tokenization, and appropriate data protection controls.
• Partner with Security Operations to improve cloud telemetry, logging, observability, and detection capabilities.
• Onboard relevant cloud log sources and develop detection rules for cloud-based threats using SIEM, CSPM, CWPP, and related technologies.
• Support the triage, investigation, and forensic analysis of cloud and application security incidents, collaborating on containment and remediation.
• Translate complex security requirements into practical guidance for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• 7–10+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security, application security, DevSecOps, or closely related engineering disciplines.
• Deep practical expertise securing AWS and/or Azure environments, including the design and maintenance of controls for multi-cloud applications.
• Strong knowledge of cloud identity and access management, infrastructure security, vulnerability management, network security, data protection, and security monitoring.
• Proficiency with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages for security automation.
• Strong understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, container security, and cloud-native application architectures.
• Hands-on experience securing Infrastructure as Code, particularly with Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation, Bicep, or comparable technologies.
• Experience integrating security practices into CI/CD pipelines and applying DevSecOps principles across software development workflows.
• Familiarity with SIEM, CSPM, CWPP, cloud logging, telemetry, detection engineering, and incident response practices.
• Knowledge of AI/ML security considerations, including protection of models, data pipelines, identities, and workloads, is highly valuable.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCSP, CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, GCSA, or OSCP are strongly preferred.
• A proactive builder mindset, with a demonstrated ability to identify security gaps, improve processes, and develop scalable solutions.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain sophisticated security concepts clearly to varied audiences.
• Comfortable operating in a rapidly changing environment and continuously adapting to emerging cloud, application, and AI security threats.

• Competitive base salary of $168,200–$252,200 for eligible US locations, with a higher range of $179,900–$269,900 applicable to CA, CT, DC, MD, MA, NJ, NY, VA, and WA.
• Annual bonus and equity opportunities as part of the total compensation package.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage, including fully employer-paid options and substantial dependent coverage.
• FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) match.
• Telehealth benefits, including One Medical membership options.
• Flexible paid time off and support for autonomous work.
• Learning and development opportunities, comprehensive onboarding, leadership training, and professional growth.