Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to design and maintain secure cloud solutions. This role emphasizes implementing scalable security practices, ensuring compliance with regulations, and protecting sensitive data. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in cloud security engineering, hands-on experience in DevSecOps, and familiarity with compliance frameworks. Competitive compensation is offered along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cloud security engineering.
• Relevant cybersecurity and cloud-specific certifications are preferred.
• Proven experience implementing secure cloud solutions, ideally in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy secure, scalable cloud-based solutions.
• Conduct vulnerability testing, risk analysis, and security assessments.
• Monitor cloud environments for security incidents.

Skills

Cloud security engineering

DevSecOps practices

Security assessments

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Security Engineer with a strong engineering background to design, build, and maintain secure cloud solutions.

This role focuses on implementing scalable security practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and protecting sensitive data in cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in cloud security engineering and a deep understanding of DevSecOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy secure, scalable cloud‑based solutions.
• Perform vulnerability testing, risk analysis, and security assessments to identify and mitigate threats.
• Develop and implement robust cloud security procedures and best practices.
• Monitor cloud environments for security incidents and respond using advanced tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and automate security processes using IaC tools.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cloud security engineering.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications; cloud‑specific certifications are a plus.
• Proven experience implementing secure cloud solutions, preferably in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and security best practices (IAM, encryption, network security).
• Experience with compliance frameworks such as PCI‑DSS, GDPR, and SOX.
• Hands‑on experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with security monitoring and incident response tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR).