Cloud Security Engineer

Thales; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 105,905 - 183,637; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Thales is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join their Cloud Center of Excellence in Austin, TX. The role involves implementing security tools, supporting the cloud strategy, and advocating security practices. Candidates should have significant experience in cloud-based platforms, especially AWS, and various tools.

This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to regulatory compliance and offers competitive compensation between $105,905 - $183,637 annually, along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• 5‑8+ years of relevant work experience for Bachelor’s degree holders.
• 4+ years of experience building and architecting on Cloud-based Platforms.
• 4+ years experience working on Cloud Provider AWS.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, design, develop, and implement security-focused tools.
• Support company-defined cloud strategy and advocate security practices.
• Identify and mitigate security weaknesses in Thales CDI Cloud.

Skills

Cloud-based Platforms

AWS

Gitlab

Terraform

Kubernetes

Python Programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Location

Austin, United States of America

Position Summary

Cloud Center of Excellence of Thales is currently seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join the team in Austin, TX. This role may require onsite presence once restrictions have been lifted.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Evaluating, designing, developing, creating proof of concept and implementing security-focused tools and services.


• Supporting the company-defined cloud strategy.


• Ensuring and advocating cloud security practices.


• Driving engineering teams across all security practices.


• Continuously improving Thales CDI Cloud.


• Identifying, raising and mitigating security weaknesses on Thales CDI Cloud infrastructure.


• Operating security framework on Cloud environments.

Special Position Requirements

Duty of 1 week is required and will happen one or two times per month.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• CFIUS clearance


• CJIS clearance


• Must have U.S. Citizenship to obtain the post‑hire Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Clearance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and must be able to obtain post‑hire clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S. (CFIUS) and Department of Treasury.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 5‑8+ years of relevant work experience or Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant work experience.


• 4+ years of experience building and architecting on Cloud‑based Platforms.


• 4+ years experience working on Cloud Provider AWS.


• Experience working with Gitlab, Terraform and Kubernetes.


• Experience in programming in Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or a related technical field of study.


• High interest in new technology.


• Global knowledge on security.

Why Join Us?

Say HI and learn more about working at Thales. This position will require successfully completing a post‑offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. If you need an accommodation or assistance to apply, please contact [e-mail].

Compensation

Reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and variable compensation target, is between 105,905.00 - 183,637.50 USD annually.

Benefits

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life with LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.


• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and no vesting period.


• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off.


• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well‑being Program.