Cloud Security Engineer - Build Secure-by-Design at Startup

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen risk-based security, threat detection, incident readiness, vulnerability reduction, identity, controls, and secure-by-design practices.

This role will transform company priorities into clear, dependable work while partnering with colleagues across functions in an early-stage company. The successful candidate will use sound judgment, communicate tradeoffs, and operate with autonomy.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk-based security practices.
• Ability to organize ambiguous work and document decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-functional partners.
• Comfort building systems in an early-stage environment.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day work across risk-based security, threat detection, incident readiness, vulnerability reduction, identity, controls, and secure-by-design practices.
• Translate priorities into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes that fit an early-stage company and can mature over time.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver complete outcomes.
• Identify risks early, recommend proportionate solutions, and escalate consequential decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle company, customer, and employee information responsibly.
• Use relevant evidence and feedback to improve quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
• Communicate progress, constraints, priorities, and results clearly to affected teammates.

Skills

Cloud Security

Threat Detection

Incident Response

Documentation

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen risk-based security, threat detection, incident readiness, vulnerability reduction, identity, controls, and secure-by-design practices.

This role will transform company priorities into clear, dependable work while partnering with colleagues across functions in an early-stage company. The successful candidate will use sound judgment, communicate tradeoffs, and operate with autonomy.