Senior Cloud Security Engineer: AWS & Kubernetes

TP-Link USA Corp.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen security across AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes, and to build secure dashboards and automation.

You will work with Cloud Operations, SRE, and engineering teams to drive remediation, implement guardrails, and improve security posture using APIs and IaC.

The role emphasizes practical engineering, strong cloud security judgment, and the ability to push findings to closure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience securing cloud environments at scale (AWS/Azure).
• Familiarity with CSPM/CNAPP platforms and cloud security tooling.
• Ability to drive remediation end-to-end with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and improve cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, and hybrid infrastructure.
• Investigate vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, identity risks, exposure paths, and publicly accessible services using CSPM/CNAPP telemetry.
• Prioritize findings based on real-world risk, then drive remediation with infrastructure owners.
• Develop secure dashboards, integrations, automation, and analytical workflows using APIs and modern AI-assisted engineering tools.
• Secure Kubernetes environments and containerized workloads across the SDLC.
• Conduct security reviews of cloud architecture, identities, network controls, and deployment pipelines.
• Build automation, guardrails, reporting, and repeatable processes that improve cloud security visibility and execution.
• Investigate cloud security incidents and support response, containment, and corrective action.

Skills

Cloud security

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Python

APIs

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

TP-Link Systems Inc in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen security across AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes, and to build secure dashboards and automation.

You will work with Cloud Operations, SRE, and engineering teams to drive remediation, implement guardrails, and improve security posture using APIs and IaC.

The role emphasizes practical engineering, strong cloud security judgment, and the ability to push findings to closure in a fast-paced environment.