Founding Cloud Security Engineer

Pasona N A, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. is seeking a Lead Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and strengthen the security of our cloud-native fintech infrastructure in a fully remote United States position.

You will collaborate with engineering and leadership to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant cloud environments, focusing on AWS, IaC, and DevSecOps practices. The role emphasizes governance, risk, and secure software delivery across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Cloud Security, DevSecOps, or related field.
• Hands-on AWS security experience required.
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong communication and remote work ability.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure AWS cloud environments.
• Develop automated security checks and policy-as-code controls.
• Secure CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes.
• Support audit, compliance, and risk management initiatives.

Skills

Cloud Security

DevSecOps

Terraform

AWS Security

Python

IAM

Threat Modeling

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Funding Cloud Security Engineer (Fintech)

Location: Remote (United States)

Preferred Location: Midwest

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $160,000 - $190,000

Global growing fintech company that is building next-generation digital financial infrastructure. As the organization continues to expand, we are seeking a Lead Cloud Security Engineer to help design, implement, and strengthen the security of their cloud-native environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a highly regulated fintech platform supporting digital payments, treasury operations, and emerging financial technologies. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering and leadership teams to ensure the organization's cloud infrastructure remains secure, scalable, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Security & Architecture

• Design, implement, and maintain secure AWS cloud environments.
• Develop and enforce cloud security best practices, standards, and guardrails.
• Manage identity and access controls, encryption, secrets management, logging, and monitoring.
• Support network security design and threat detection initiatives.

Security Engineering & Automation

• Implement security controls using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
• Develop automated security checks and policy-as-code controls.
• Monitor cloud environments for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security risks.
• Evaluate and deploy cloud-native and third-party security solutions.

DevSecOps & Application Security

• Secure CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes.
• Implement code scanning, dependency management, and secrets protection.
• Participate in threat modeling and security architecture reviews.
• Partner with engineering teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Support audit, compliance, and risk management initiatives.
• Maintain security documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on security assessments and remediation activities.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Security Engineering, DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience securing AWS environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong understanding of:
• AWS security services
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Encryption and Key Management
• Network Security
• Logging and Monitoring
• CI/CD Security
• Security Automation
• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python or Go.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fintech, banking, payments, financial services, or digital asset environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory and security frameworks such as NIST, SOC 2, CIS Benchmarks, or FFIEC.
• Experience with Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native technologies.
• Familiarity with compliance automation and security monitoring platforms.
• AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, or similar certifications.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work on innovative fintech and digital payment platforms.
• High-impact role with significant ownership and visibility.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and leadership teams.
• Fully remote position within the United States.
• Preference for candidates located in the Midwest region.
• Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.