Cloud Security Engineer - Boston, MA

Motion Recruitment; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

PTO

401(k) with company match

Flexible work arrangements

Life and Disability Insurance

Certification reimbursement

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Motion Recruitment seeks a Cloud Security Engineer in the Greater Boston area for a hybrid role. You will strengthen cloud security across AWS/Azure/GCP, implement IAM and network security, and drive secure architectures with IaC.

The role blends hands-on engineering with architecture and strategic security initiatives, collaborating with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Information Security, Cloud Security, or related field.
• Hands-on in AWS, Azure or GCP cloud platforms.
• Strong IAM, network security and cloud-native controls knowledge.
• Infrastructure-as-code security with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Competence in container security and Kubernetes hardening.
• Experience with vulnerability management, threat detection and IR.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls across cloud infra and apps.
• Conduct cloud security assessments, architecture reviews, and risk analyses.
• Monitor for threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity.
• Improve IAM governance and access controls.
• Collaborate with engineering to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop security automation to improve operations.
• Lead remediation of vulnerabilities and findings.
• Support incident response and cloud monitoring initiatives.
• Promote cloud security best practices across the org.

Skills

Cloud Security

Security Engineering

IAM & Network Security

IaC Security

Kubernetes Security

Vulnerability Management

Threat Detection

Automation Scripting

Security Frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

SIEM

EDR

Job description

Job Description A growing organization is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to help strengthen and scale its cloud security program across modern infrastructure environments. This hybrid position, based in the Boston area, offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to secure cloud-native applications, improve governance, and protect critical business systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud security, infrastructure security, and risk management. You will play a key role in designing and implementing security controls, conducting security assessments, automating compliance processes, and responding to emerging threats across cloud environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who enjoys a blend of hands-on engineering, architecture, and strategic security initiatives within a collaborative and highly technical environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, or a related field
• Hands-on experience securing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), network security, and cloud-native security controls
• Experience implementing infrastructure-as-code security practices using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools
• Knowledge of container and Kubernetes security best practices
• Experience with vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response processes
• Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, and cloud security monitoring tools
• Experience with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Strong understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, or SOC 2
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Desired Skills & Experience

• Cloud security certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CCSP, or CISSP
• Experience implementing Zero Trust security architectures
• Knowledge of cloud security posture management (CSPM) platforms
• Experience supporting regulated environments and compliance initiatives
• Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and secure SDLC practices
• Experience performing cloud threat modeling and security architecture reviews
• Knowledge of serverless and containerized application security

What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities

• 75% Hands On
• Design and implement security controls across cloud infrastructure and applications
• Conduct cloud security assessments, architecture reviews, and risk analysis activities
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity
• Improve IAM governance, privilege management, and access controls
• Partner with engineering teams to integrate security into development and deployment pipelines
• Build security automation solutions to improve operational efficiency
• Lead remediation efforts related to vulnerabilities and security findings
• Support incident response investigations and cloud security monitoring initiatives
• Contribute to security awareness and cloud security best practices across the organization

The Offer

• Base Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 per year
• Annual performance bonus
• Hybrid schedule (2-3 days onsite) in the Boston, MA area
• Long-term incentive or equity opportunities where applicable

You will receive the following benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible work arrangements
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Employee wellness programs

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.