Senior Security Operations Engineer | Hybrid/Cloud Defenses

Pax8 Philippines Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pax8 is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to strengthen our global cloud security posture. You will lead investigations of security events, validate detections, and drive containment and remediation across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments.

Join a team tackling evolving threats with practical engineering, scripting in Python/PowerShell, and on-call readiness. The role blends in-office collaboration at the Denver area with remote support and enterprise-scale security initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading security incident investigations from detection through containment and closure.
• Broad knowledge of Security Operations including incident response, cloud security, and vulnerability management.
• Ability to translate complex security topics into clear briefings for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the investigation of security events from detection to remediation and closure.
• Analyze signals from endpoint, cloud, and security platforms to determine actions.
• Develop detections and tools using Python/PowerShell; support AI-assisted enhancements while maintaining sound engineering judgment.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and engineering teams across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments.

Skills

Incident response

Cloud security

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability management

Data protection

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Security leadership

Risk communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Entra

Exchange

Purview

Wiz

Job description

Pax8 is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to strengthen our global cloud security posture. You will lead investigations of security events, validate detections, and drive containment and remediation across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments.

Join a team tackling evolving threats with practical engineering, scripting in Python/PowerShell, and on-call readiness. The role blends in-office collaboration at the Denver area with remote support and enterprise-scale security initiatives.