Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Salt; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen cloud security across a large technology environment. This engineering-first role blends Cloud, Cyber Security and Development, offering the opportunity to build automated security capabilities and shape future security directions.

You will design and build scalable AWS security features, develop automation with Python, and collaborate with Cloud, Cyber Security and Development teams to embed security from design to deployment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with AWS.
• 2+ years of software development experience.
• Strong Python development skills and testable software.
• Experience deploying scalable, secure AWS applications.
• Ability to communicate clearly with senior technical stakeholders.
• AWS Security or Architecture certifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, secure cloud capabilities across AWS.
• Develop automation and tooling using Python and other technologies.
• Work across Vulnerability Management, Detection Engineering, Incident Response, IAM and Network Security.
• Partner with Cloud, Cyber Security and Development teams to embed security from design through deployment.
• Provide technical guidance on cloud security principles, architecture and best practice.
• Identify and remediate security weaknesses and emerging threats.
• Build self-service capabilities for secure practices at scale.
• Contribute to DevOps, automation and security engineering best practices.
• Mentor and uplift security capability across the wider technology environment.
• Influence the strategic direction of Cloud Security.

Skills

Cloud security mindset

Problem solving

Independent work

Stakeholder engagement

Education

AWS certifications (Security/Architecture)

Tools

AWS

Python

Job description

Are you a Cloud Security Engineer who enjoys building things rather than simply reviewing them?

We’re looking for a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join a small, specialist team focused on strengthening cloud security across a large technology environment.

This is an engineering-first role, working at the intersection of Cloud, Cyber Security and Development. You’ll have the opportunity to build automated security capabilities, solve complex technical problems and help shape the future direction of cloud security.

What you’ll be doing

• Design and build scalable, secure cloud capabilities across AWS
• Develop automation and tooling using Python and other technologies
• Work across areas including Vulnerability Management, Detection Engineering, Incident Response, IAM and Network Security
• Partner with Cloud, Cyber Security and Development teams to embed security from design through to deployment
• Provide technical guidance on cloud security principles, architecture and best practice
• Identify and remediate security weaknesses and emerging threats
• Build self-service capabilities that allow teams to adopt secure practices at scale
• Contribute to DevOps, automation and security engineering best practices
• Mentor and uplift security capability across the wider technology environment
• Help influence the strategic direction of Cloud Security

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an experienced cloud engineer with a strong security mindset and a genuine passion for solving problems through technology.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ experience working with AWS
• 2+ years’ software development experience
• Strong Python development skills and experience building testable software
• Experience designing and deploying scalable, reliable and secure AWS applications
• Strong understanding of cloud networking and core Internet protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP and distributed networks
• Exposure to, or a strong interest in, security domains such as IAM, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response and Detection Engineering
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills
• The ability to operate independently and confidently engage with senior technical stakeholders

AWS certifications, particularly AWS Security or AWS Architecture, would be advantageous.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to join a team where engineering and security genuinely come together.

You’ll have the autonomy to build, automate and improve rather than simply operate existing processes. You’ll also have a genuine voice in how the organisation evolves its approach to Cloud Security.

If you’re someone who enjoys learning, challenges the status quo and wants to have a tangible impact on cloud security at scale, we’d love to hear from you.