Remote Security Software Engineer - IAM, Crypto & Cloud

RED Global; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RED Global is seeking a security-focused contractor for a 12-month engagement with 100% remote work in the United States. The role covers IAM implementation, application security, cryptography, and secure service communication.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with Kubernetes-based platforms and cloud/container security, delivering security improvements across the stack. The position emphasizes security remediation, best practices, and adherence to secure development lifecycle in a

Qualifications

• Experience implementing IAM in cloud-native environments.
• Strong background in application security and preventing common web attacks (XSS/CSRF).
• Hands-on cryptography, secrets management, and certificate handling.
• Experience with TLS/mTLS for secure service communication.
• Kubernetes, Gardener or Kyma security experience.
• Solid understanding of cloud and container security concepts.
• Proven ability to apply security remediation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic software engineering and cloud-native app development tasks.
• Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls.
• Apply application security measures including input validation and auth concepts.
• Handle cryptography, secrets management, certificates, and key rotation.
• Implement secure service communication using TLS/mTLS.
• Provide security configuration and hardening for Kubernetes/Gardener/Kyma environments.
• Apply cloud and container security concepts across the stack.
• Drive security remediation and follow security best practices.

Skills

Software engineering fundamentals

IAM implementation

Application security

Cryptography & secrets management

TLS/mTLS security

Kubernetes security

Cloud/container security

Security remediation best practices

Tools

Kubernetes

Gardener

Kyma

Job description

RED Global is seeking a security-focused contractor for a 12-month engagement with 100% remote work in the United States. The role covers IAM implementation, application security, cryptography, and secure service communication.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with Kubernetes-based platforms and cloud/container security, delivering security improvements across the stack. The position emphasizes security remediation, best practices, and adherence to secure development lifecycle in a