Remote Cloud Security Specialist

Naukri Mitra; United States; Remote; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Professional development support

Paid time off

Remote setup allowance

Job summary

Naukri Mitra is seeking a Remote Cloud Security Specialist to shape the future of secure cloud work from a location of choice. The role emphasizes preventing threats, reviewing configurations across AWS, Azure, and GCP, and aligning security with product and IT teams in a remote-first environment.

You will tune security tools, analyze logs, and stay ahead of evolving threats while balancing usability and speed.

Qualifications

• Experience protecting cloud environments and data.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, product, and IT teams.
• Familiarity with modern cloud security controls and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Spot vulnerabilities before they cause trouble.
• Review cloud setups and provide security improvements.
• Tune security tools to improve usability and reduce noise.
• Stay ahead of cyber threats and ensure secure deployments.

Skills

Cloud security

Threat detection

Incident response

Log analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Firewalls

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

Job description

Remote Cloud Security Specialist – Shape the Future of Secure Cloud Work

Why This Role Feels Different (In a Good Way)

Picture this: You’re sipping coffee at your kitchen table, laptop open, and the first message you see is from a teammate thanking you for catching a potential security issue before it even became a problem. That’s the kind of impact we’re talking about here. You’re not just doing “cloud security tasks.” You’re building trust, protecting data, and making remote work safer for everyone. This isn’t a checkbox role. It’s a chance to make real decisions, solve problems creatively, and actually see the difference your work makes. And the best part? You’ll do it all from wherever you feel most productive.

What You’ll Be Diving Into

Let’s be honest—cloud security isn’t just about locking things down. It’s about knowing when to tighten controls and when to let innovation breathe. Here, you’ll:

• Spot vulnerabilities before they cause trouble.
• Work with folks across engineering, product, and IT to keep systems tight.
• Tune security tools so they’re actually helpful, not a pain to use.
• Review cloud setups and give them a “security makeover” where needed.
• Stay on top of the latest cyber threats so nothing catches us off guard.

Think of it as being both the guard at the door and the friendly neighbor who keeps an eye out.

How Your Day Might Look

One day, you might be helping a developer figure out why a security policy is blocking their app update. The next, you’re testing a new intrusion detection system and finding ways to make it smarter. Some days are deep-focus work, others are full of quick check-ins. And because we’re remote‑first, you’re in charge of your own rhythm. We keep things human here. Weekly team huddles, open Slack channels for “just wondering…” questions, and no shame in asking for help. We’d rather you speak up than struggle alone.

Skills That’ll Help You Shine

We care more about how you think than how many certs you’ve collected. Still, here’s what tends to make people successful here:

• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP—bonus if you’ve worked across a few).
• Comfort with security tools like firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Experience setting up secure architectures that don’t slow people down.
• Ability to read and understand logs without falling asleep.
• A curious, proactive approach to solving problems.

If you’ve ever caught a tricky security issue by trusting your gut, you’ll fit right in.

What We’ve Learned From Doing This Work

Working in cloud security sometimes feels like you’re plugging one hole just as another appears. That’s why we focus on prevention. Like the time James from our team spotted an unusual API call at 2AM and prevented a costly breach. Or when we found a misconfigured storage bucket just hours before a product launch—disaster avoided, celebration all around. The point is: we treat security wins like team wins. We celebrate them. Because in this work, the quiet victories are the biggest ones.

Tools You’ll Have in Your Corner

We don’t expect you to be a one‑person army. You’ll have access to:

• Automated monitoring and alerting systems (no, they won’t ping you at 3AM unless it’s urgent).
• Regular training and learning budgets to keep your skills sharp.
• A responsive IT crew that loves solving puzzles with you.
• Clear escalation paths so you never feel stuck.

How We Keep Remote Work Connected

Remote work can feel lonely sometimes. We get that. So we make it a point to:

• Have weekly catch‑ups where we talk shop and share a laugh.
• Run quarterly “deep dives” into new tech together.
• Keep a casual chat open for pet pics, travel stories, and random “look at this cool thing” moments.

It’s not just about working together—it’s about feeling like we’re in it together.

The Impact You’ll Make

When you make a smart security decision here, it’s felt across the whole company. Your work protects customer data, builds trust with clients, and keeps our products running smoothly. That’s not just “important work”—that’s work that keeps the business alive and thriving. And honestly? It feels good to know your efforts matter that much.

A Few Real-World Scenarios You Might Tackle

The Pre‑Launch Sprint

Product’s about to go live, and you need to make sure the cloud environment is locked down without delaying the release.

The Odd Alert

You get a notification that doesn’t look quite right. Do you ignore it or dig in? (Spoiler: you dig in.)

The Policy Puzzle

A developer needs a security exception—how do you say yes without opening a hole the size of Texas?

What Success Looks Like Here

Success isn’t just “no breaches.” It’s:

• Smooth deployments without security bottlenecks.
• A team that trusts you because you help, not hinder.
• Always anticipating the next challenge before it arrives.
• Leaving the workday knowing you prevented problems no one else even saw coming.

What We Value Most

• Curiosity: Asking “why” until you understand the root of a problem.
• Collaboration: Helping others, even when it’s not in your job description.
• Accountability: Owning both your wins and your mistakes.
• Practicality: Balancing perfect security with real‑world usability.

Pay and Perks

We value expertise, and we pay accordingly. This role comes with an annual salary of $135,000, plus:

• Flexible working hours (because life happens).
• Professional development support.
• Paid time off to unplug.
• A remote setup allowance so you can work comfortably.

The Bigger Picture

We believe cloud security should enable, not limit. When systems are safe, people can innovate without fear. That’s the real goal here—to make security invisible until it’s needed, and then make it rock solid. Every fix, every policy, every alert you handle feeds into that mission.

Ready to Jump In?

If you’ve read this far, chances are you care about more than just ticking boxes. You care about doing work that matters, working with people who’ve got your back, and building something that lasts. So, let’s do it. Let’s make the cloud safer—together.

Global Applicants Welcome

Candidates from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union, Australia, India and other eligible regions worldwide are encouraged to apply.