Lead Cloud Security Engineer

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Home office stipend

Professional development budget

Remote collaboration culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cloud Security Engineer to build and lead a remote cybersecurity division across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will design, implement, and manage security solutions, driving best practices for a decentralized organization.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in cybersecurity with 4+ years in cloud security, deep cloud-native security expertise, and a proven track record in secure cloud architecture and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Cybersecurity, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years in cybersecurity with 4+ years in cloud security engineering.
• Experience securing large-scale multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficient with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong network security knowledge, including firewalls and VPNs.
• Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless security.
• Excellent scripting (Python, Bash) and automation skills.
• Strong communication and remote collaboration abilities.
• Cloud security certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies and standards.
• Lead secure cloud infrastructure design, including IAM and data protection.
• Conduct security assessments, pen tests, and vulnerability management.
• Develop incident response plans for cloud security events.
• Automate security deployments with IaC and CI/CD.
• Collaborate with engineering to embed security in SDLC.
• Monitor for threats and respond to incidents.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies.

Skills

Cloud security

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD pipelines

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Docker

Kubernetes

Serverless security

Networking security

Incident response

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Cloud Security Engineer to establish and lead our new, fully remote cybersecurity division. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape the future of our cloud security posture from the ground up. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security solutions across our multi-cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP). As a remote-first role, you will collaborate with globally distributed teams, driving security best practices and ensuring the protection of our critical digital assets. This position demands a visionary leader with a deep technical expertise in cloud security, a strong understanding of threat landscapes, and the ability to foster a culture of security excellence within a decentralized organization. Your leadership will be crucial in architecting secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructures that support our company's growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain robust security controls and solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Lead the design and implementation of secure cloud infrastructure, including IAM, network security, data protection, and encryption.
• Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management for cloud services.
• Develop and manage incident response plans and procedures for cloud-based security events.
• Automate security processes and deployments using CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and anomalies, and respond to incidents effectively.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools for cloud adoption.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security engineers.
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards in cloud deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4 years focused on cloud security engineering.
• Proven experience designing and securing large-scale cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of cloud-native security services and best practices.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of network security principles, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers in a cloud context.
• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless security.
• Excellent scripting skills (Python, Bash) for automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience in remote team environments.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous stock options package.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) policy.
• Professional development budget for certifications and training.
• Home office stipend and equipment allowance.
• Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge technology stack.
• Collaborative and inclusive remote work culture.
• Regular virtual team-building events and social gatherings.
• Direct impact on the company's security strategy and infrastructure.