Security Engineer , Cloud

QLYS_IN Qualys Security TechServices Private Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualys, Inc. is seeking Cloud Security Engineers to develop cloud security compliance signatures and build Agentic AI-driven automation for acceleration of signature research, development, testing, and maintenance across AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and SaaS platforms.

The role involves researching cloud services, identifying configuration risks, and mapping security controls to industry benchmarks such as CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS.

Qualifications

• Hands-on development with Python, REST APIs, JSON, and scripting.
• Strong understanding of AWS/Azure/GCP security configurations, IAM, networking and cloud services.
• Knowledge of Terraform and IaC, and security assessment of cloud infrastructure configurations.
• Familiarity with Agentic AI, LLMs, prompt engineering and workflow automation.
• Awareness of CSPM, CIEM, KSPM, Kubernetes security, cloud vulnerabilities and hardening practices.
• Knowledge of CIS and NIST benchmarks.
• Analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to AI-driven code generation, automated testing and human-in-the-loop workflows.
• Security certifications (CCSP/CISSP/AWS/Azure/GCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and maintain cloud security compliance signatures using APIs, Python, JSON processing, and cloud configurations.
• Leverage Agentic AI and LLM-based workflows to automate signature development, security research, compliance mapping, and validation.
• Research cloud services, vulnerabilities, and best practices to identify configuration risks and compliance gaps.
• Track cloud provider updates and assess their impact on signatures and compliance checks.
• Develop automated testing and validation frameworks to ensure signature accuracy and reliability.
• Map security controls to CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS benchmarks.
• Collaborate with security research and engineering teams to deliver scalable automation solutions.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

JSON processing

Scripting

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

IAM

Networking

Agentic AI / LLM workflows

Security benchmarks (CIS, NIST)

Kubernetes security

CIEM / KSPM

Threat modeling

Education

CCSP / CISSP / AWS-Azure-GCP certifications

Tools

Terraform

Infrastructure as Code tooling

Job description

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! We are looking for Cloud Security Engineers to develop cloud security compliance signatures and build Agentic AI-driven automation to accelerate signature research, development, testing, and maintenance across AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and SaaS platforms for Qualys products.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and maintain cloud security compliance signatures using APIs, Python, JSON processing, and cloud provider configurations.
• Leverage Agentic AI and LLM-based workflows to automate signature development, security research, compliance mapping, and validation.
• Research cloud services, emerging technologies, vulnerabilities, and security best practices to identify configuration risks and compliance gaps.
• Track cloud provider updates and assess their impact on existing signatures and compliance checks.
• Develop automated testing and validation frameworks to ensure signature accuracy and reliability.
• Map security controls to industry benchmarks, including CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS.
• Collaborate with security research and engineering teams to deliver scalable automation solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on development experience with Python, REST APIs, JSON, and scripting.
• Strong understanding of AWS, Azure, and/or GCP security configurations, IAM, networking, and cloud services.
• Knowledge of Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and security assessment of cloud infrastructure configurations.
• Understanding of Agentic AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, and workflow automation.
• Familiarity with CSPM, CIEM, KSPM, Kubernetes security, cloud vulnerabilities, and hardening practices.
• Knowledge of security benchmarks such as CIS and NIST.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Good to Have Exposure to AI-driven code generation, automated testing, and human-in-the-loop workflows.
• Security or cloud certifications such as CCSP, CISSP, or AWS/Azure/GCP certifications.

Join our talent community and receive the latest Qualys news, content, and be first in line for new job opportunities. Join our Talent Community! Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS) is a pioneer and leading provider of disruptive cloud-based security, compliance and IT solutions with more than 10,000 subscription customers worldwide, including a majority of the Forbes Global 100 and Fortune 100. Qualys helps organizations streamline and automate their security and compliance solutions onto a single platform for greater agility, better business outcomes, and substantial cost savings.