Staff Cloud Security Engineer

LastPass; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in password management is seeking a Staff Cloud Security Engineer to enhance security across its infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with DevOps and engineering teams to implement security best practices, assess risks, and design secure systems. You will leverage your expertise in AWS and infrastructure as code to protect user data and ensure compliance with security standards. Join a high-growth, remote-first company that values inclusivity and offers competitive compensation, flexible PTO, and continuous learning opportunities. Unlock your potential and contribute to a secure digital future.

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Generous parental leave

Comprehensive health coverage

Home office setup support

Continuous learning opportunities

Peer-to-peer recognition

Employee Assistance Program

Remote work stipend

Short-Term Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience with AWS in a security-focused role.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to implement security best practices.
• Conduct research to identify emerging threats and attack vectors.

Skills

AWS Security

Infrastructure as Code

Kubernetes Security

Network Security

Container Security

Communication Skills

Education

AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Tools

AWS CDK

Terraform

GitLab

Jira

Job description

About LastPass
LastPass is a leader in password and identity management, making it easier to log into life and work. Trusted by 100,000 businesses and millions of users, LastPass combines advanced security with effortless access for individuals, families, small business owners, and enterprise professionals. With LastPass, important credentials are protected and private – and always within reach.

LastPass is looking for a Staff Cloud Security Engineer:

As a Staff Cloud Security Engineer at LastPass, you will collaborate with DevOps, CI/CD engineers, and the architecture team to implement and uphold security best practices across our infrastructure.

About the Team:

The Product Security team at LastPass is seeking a Staff Cloud Security Engineer to help safeguard the privacy and security of our company and user data. As part of a skilled team of application and cloud security engineers, you will collaborate closely with our engineering, platform, and trust & security teams to drive security excellence across our systems.

What are some of the exciting challenges you will be working on?

• Leverage your expertise in security architecture to help engineers design, build, and securely operate products and services from the ground up.
• Assess, design, and implement security processes and controls to meet security, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Conduct proactive research to identify emerging threats and attack vectors.
• Collaborate within a highly agile product security team and work cross-functionally with other teams to enhance security across the organization.

What does it take to work at LastPass?

• Proven experience working with AWS in a security-focused capacity.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams to "shift security left" and integrate security into the development lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform).
• Strong knowledge of AWS security services and best practices for securing production environments (AWS IAM, Config, KMS, Secrets Manager, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, GuardDuty).
• Familiarity with version control, CI/CD, and issue tracking tools (GitLab, GitLab CI, Jira).
• Solid understanding of internet and computer networks (TCP/IP, TLS, VPN, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, particularly securing workloads on AWS EKS.
• Experience securing containerized workloads (Docker).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A team-oriented mindset with a proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving.

It's great, but not required:

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification or a similar credential.
• Experience with GitOps, CSPM, KSPM, Kubernetes (K8s) admission control, and supply chain security.

Why LastPass?

• Market-leading password manager
• High-growth, collaborative environment with inclusive teams
• Remote-first culture
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off policies, including but not limited to: Quarterly Self-Care Days (4 extra paid days off annually) and Volunteer Days
• Generous parental leave
• Comprehensive health coverage, including dependents
• Home office setup support
• LastPass Families free account for up to 5 members
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including an annual learning stipend to invest in your growth
• Peer-to-peer recognition through Motivosity
• Employee Assistance Program for well-being support
• Remote work stipend to support your home office needs
• Short-Term or Remote-Centric Work Arrangements for added flexibility

Unlock your potential with us - your skills, experience, and unique perspective matter more than just checking the boxes. Apply today, and let's build the future together!

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