Lead Cloud Engineer

Cloud Software Group Career Center; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ShareFile, a leading SaaS provider operating on AWS, seeks a Lead Cloud Security Engineer who will shape a secure cloud landscape and guide a team of engineers in implementing robust security practices across infrastructure and products.

You will drive policy as code, container security, and API security, while fostering modern software engineering practices and collaboration across the security organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field; Master’s preferred.
• AWS security expertise demonstrated by securing cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of container security, Docker and Kubernetes, and API security.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud security initiatives focusing on AWS, container security, and secure software practices.
• Implement policy as code and automation for compliance and security.
• Develop and refine tooling for product security and secure development workflows.
• Mentor security engineers and promote a culture of collaboration and growth.

Skills

AWS security

Container security

Network security

Security testing

API security

Policy as code

Product security tooling

Modern software engineering

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform/CloudFormation

Job description

Job Description

Do you thrive in a startup vibe? Were you built for a small, nimble and dynamic team thats ready to win? If you answered yes, we want to talk to you! We are now going back to our roots as a standalone business unit to focus on our SaaS businessan area where we see growth potential. This business unit is unique, and we certainly arent afraid to stand out from the crowd and tackle the bigger competitors.We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager of Security to join our dynamic team at ShareFile, a leading SaaS company operating on the AWS platform.

Are you a seasoned Cloud Security Engineer passionate about ensuring the resilience of cloud environments and bolstering product security? Are you interested in guiding a team of skilled engineers and influencing the direction of cloud security and product security tooling? We're seeking a Lead Cloud Security Engineer who brings a wealth of technical expertise, from mastering AWS intricacies to enhancing container security practices, driving policy as code requirements, implementing tooling for product security, and all while thinking and working with modern software engineering practices. All this, while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.

Your Role: Defining a Secure Cloud Landscape

As the Lead Cloud Security Engineer, you'll spearhead our cloud security efforts, placing emphasis on AWS proficiency, reinforcing container security protocols, enhancing API and software security measures, and integrating policy as code requirements for compliance and automation. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in implementing and managing tooling for product security, all the while thinking and working with modern software engineering practices. Your insights into strategic security approaches will be put to the test through real-world simulations, ensuring that our cloud infrastructure remains steadfast in the face of evolving challenges. In addition, you'll lead the integration of policy as code requirements to ensure compliance and security automation. You'll also play a vital role in nurturing a team, guiding their development, and inspiring innovative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities: Guiding Your Expertise

• Mastery of Cloud Security:Lead the development of tailored security strategies for our AWS environments, implementing robust security measures that prioritize safeguarding.
• Container Security Enhancement:Delve into the nuances of container and microservices security, strengthening the defenses of technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Network Resilience:Your proficiency extends to network security, designing architectures that not only mitigate risks but anticipate them.
• Security Testing and Response:Lead simulated attack and response exercises, refining our defense mechanisms through red and blue team activities.
• API and Software Vigilance:Elevate the security of our APIs and software systems, contributing to code assessments that bolster resilience against potential vulnerabilities.
• Policy as Code Integration:Implement policy as code requirements, ensuring cloud infrastructure compliance and security automation.
• Product Security Tooling:Implement and manage tooling for product security, ensuring secure development practices across our offerings, while leveraging modern software engineering practices.
• Modern Software Engineering:Apply contemporary software engineering practices to your role, promoting efficient workflows, automation, and collaborative development.
• Team Leadership:More than just a leader, you'll serve as a mentor, fostering a culture of teamwork, inquisitiveness, and innovative problem-solving.

Qualifications: Your Journey to Excellence

• Educational Foundation:Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related fields. A Master's degree would undoubtedly enhance your qualifications.
• AWS Expertise:Your mastery of AWS is evident through a history of successfully securing cloud environments.
• Container Acumen:Immerse yourself in container technology; your grasp of Docker, Kubernetes, and container security is unwavering.
• Network Insight:Your expertise extends to networking protocols, architecture, and security principles.
• Incident Handling:Navigate through security incidents adeptly, honed through your involvement in red and blue team engagements.
• API and Software Focus:Your skill in assessing API and software security ensures that code reviews adhere to security standards.
• Policy as Code Experience:Familiarity with implementing policy as code requirements using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Product Security Tooling:Experience with implementing and managing tools for product security, enabling secure development practices.
• Modern Software Engineering Skills:Proficiency in leveraging modern software engineering practices, fostering efficient development and collaboration.
• Leadership Experience:You possess a history of leading and mentoring security engineering teams, ideally supported by certifications like AWS Certified Security - Specialty and CISSP.