Cloud Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and oversee security solutions and controls for AWS environments and Kubernetes clusters.

• Apply isolation and sandboxing techniques for Hex’s RCE-as-a-Service platform.

• Develop, deploy, and sustain infrastructure-as-code utilizing Terraform.

• Enforce stringent security standards in infrastructure-as-code.

• Perform security evaluations, threat modeling, and audits on AWS cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes deployments.

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines.

• Monitor and react to cloud security incidents.

• Determine the root causes of incidents and propose remediation strategies.

• Offer expertise on cloud security compliance standards, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.

• Mentor engineers and advocate for cloud security throughout the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud security engineering.

• Extensive knowledge and expertise in AWS.

• Proficient in Kubernetes security, including cluster hardening, RBAC, network policies, and container vulnerability management.

• Expert-level proficiency and hands-on experience with Terraform.

• Familiarity with AWS security services, such as IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, and WAF.

• Knowledge of CNAPP solutions like Wiz.

• Experience with SIEM solutions such as Panther.

• Understanding of secure software development lifecycle practices, CI/CD security, and DevSecOps methodologies.

• Relevant certifications like AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), and Terraform Associate certification are highly preferred.

• Security certifications from SANS or OffSec are advantageous.

• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Salary aligned with market benchmarks.

• Equity options.

• Comprehensive health benefit packages.

• Flexible paid time off.