Senior Cloud Security Engineer: Cloud Assurance (AWS/Azure)

Motion Recruitment; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) (including match)

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to secure a diverse cloud ecosystem and vendor integrations for a global investment management organization in Boston. You will focus on cloud assurance, risk reduction, and secure cloud adoption while partnering with cloud engineers, procurement, legal, and compliance.

The role emphasizes reviewing designs, conducting security assessments, and implementing practical controls to enable secure innovation and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Strong experience securing AWS and/or Azure environments.
• Experience performing cloud security assessments and reviews.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture and security best practices.
• Experience evaluating third-party cloud solutions and SaaS platforms.
• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and security controls.
• Experience reviewing network diagrams, architecture designs, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of cloud logging, monitoring, and security operations concepts.
• Ability to identify security, privacy, and operational risks within cloud environments.
• Experience with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar languages.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 100% Hands On
• Conduct security reviews of cloud platforms, SaaS solutions, and technology integrations
• Evaluate new cloud technologies and provide risk-based security recommendations
• Partner with engineering teams to address identified security gaps and control deficiencies
• Review architecture diagrams and technical designs for security concerns
• Perform cloud assurance assessments and document findings
• Develop repeatable processes for evaluating cloud security risks
• Track remediation efforts and validate implementation of security controls
• Support cloud-related compliance reviews and audit activities
• Improve visibility into third-party cloud services and technology dependencies
• Create documentation, standards, and guidance for secure cloud adoption

Skills

AWS security

Azure security

Cloud security assessments

Cloud architecture

SaaS security reviews

Risk assessment methodologies

Documentation review

Cloud logging & monitoring

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Cloud security tooling

Job description

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to secure a diverse cloud ecosystem and vendor integrations for a global investment management organization in Boston. You will focus on cloud assurance, risk reduction, and secure cloud adoption while partnering with cloud engineers, procurement, legal, and compliance.

The role emphasizes reviewing designs, conducting security assessments, and implementing practical controls to enable secure innovation and regulatory compliance