Principal Cloud Security Engineer

Relativity; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to enhance its security posture. This role involves developing and implementing cloud security strategies that align with business goals. You will work closely with engineering teams to establish security policies, monitor vulnerabilities, and educate stakeholders on best practices. With a focus on innovation, this position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for cloud security and a desire to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in information security with 3+ years in cloud security.
• Expertise in cloud security principles and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a cloud security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Establish cloud security policies and provide guidance to teams.

Skills

Information Security

Cloud Security

Security Architecture

SecDevOps

Threat Modeling

Communication Skills

Job description

Posting Type

Hybrid/Remote

Job Overview

The Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for designing and building the security posture that will protect and grow the business. You will work closely with other senior leaders, engineers, and stakeholders across the enterprise, and will be responsible for creating and implementing the cloud security standards that enable the business to execute and innovate.

Job Description and Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a cloud security strategy and roadmap that aligns with our business objectives.
• Establish cloud security policies, standards, reporting, and governance.
• Provide guidance and support to engineering teams and business groups on cloud security design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Partner directly with other principals and with engineering teams to build security solutions and directly enhance our security posture.
• Establish monitoring and auditing solutions to ensure our cloud security posture.
• Identify, communicate, and remediate cloud security gaps, vulnerabilities, and incidents.
• Research and evaluate emerging security trends, threats, and technologies.
• Train and educate engineers, leaders, and stakeholders on cloud security awareness and best practices.

Job Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years of experience in cloud security.
• Expert knowledge of cloud security principles, practices, and technologies for infrastructure, networking, containerized applications.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud security architectures and frameworks for cloud platforms and services.
• Experience implementing security controls for synchronous, asynchronous, and streaming applications working with data at scale.
• Proven experience in implementing SecDevOps methodologies.
• Familiarity with one or more top AI platforms such as Azure OpenAI or Meta Llama, including thorough knowledge of security best practices.
• Experience working cross-functionally with product vendors and other IT and engineering teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Ability to perform threat modeling and security risk assessments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to align diverse groups.

Relativity is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices.

This position is eligible for total compensation which includes a competitive base salary, an annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives.

The expected salary range for this role is between following values:

$210,000 and $314,000

The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in this position.