Senior Cloud Security Engineer – Remote (SA)

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Flexible schedule

Generous annual leave

Remote-friendly environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Security Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and maintain security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP, while driving automation and DevSecOps practices to protect cloud infrastructure and data.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in information security with 4+ years in cloud security, strong scripting and IaC skills, and deep knowledge of containers, IAM, and compliance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in information security, with 4+ years in cloud security.
• Proven expertise securing AWS, Azure, and GCP including IAM and network security.
• Experience with IaC tools Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and their security.
• Experience with SIEM/SOAR in cloud contexts.
• Relevant cloud security certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud security controls and policies across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Automate security solutions for cloud-native apps and infrastructure.
• Perform security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests in cloud environments.
• Monitor cloud security alerts, investigate incidents, and lead remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with development and operations to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including architecture diagrams and runbooks.
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, technologies, and best practices.
• Mentor junior cloud security team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Respond to and manage security incidents within the cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Cloud security

CI/CD security

Vulnerability assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Docker

Kubernetes

SIEM/SOAR

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Security Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and maintain security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP, while driving automation and DevSecOps practices to protect cloud infrastructure and data.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in information security with 4+ years in cloud security, strong scripting and IaC skills, and deep knowledge of containers, IAM, and compliance.