Cloud Security Engineer in United States at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Cloud Security Engineer in United States.
This role sits at the intersection of cloud architecture, security operations, and client-facing consulting within a fast-paced, remote-first environment. You will be responsible for securing complex multi-cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, with a strong emphasis on designing secure-by-default architectures and operationalizing security at scale. The position blends hands-on engineering with strategic advisory work, requiring close collaboration with customers and internal teams to ensure resilient, compliant, and well-monitored cloud systems. You will actively manage security operations, respond to alerts, and strengthen detection capabilities within SIEM platforms. This is a highly impactful role where your expertise directly influences security posture, customer trust, and regulatory compliance. You will also act as a trusted advisor, translating complex technical risks into clear guidance for diverse stakeholders while continuously improving cloud security practices.
- Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring systems are resilient, compliant, and aligned with security best practices.
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts within SIEM platforms, performing Level-2 SOC responsibilities and improving detection and response capabilities.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, including network diagrams, data flow diagrams, and architecture artifacts to support internal and customer-facing requirements.
- Provide expert guidance on SaaS security, including identity and access management, API security, encryption, firewall configuration, and secure baseline standards.
- Lead compliance and governance efforts by ensuring alignment with frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CMMC, and CSA STAR.
- Support incident response activities, including analysis, remediation planning, and documentation of security incidents and response procedures.
- Engage directly with customers as a security advisor, delivering presentations, answering technical security questions, and supporting audits and risk assessments.
- Continuously enhance security monitoring, automation, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) to improve operational efficiency and visibility.
- 7–10 years of experience in cloud security engineering with strong hands-on exposure to multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP, AWS).
- Deep experience managing cloud security operations, including SIEM platforms, alert triage, detection engineering, and incident response workflows.
- Strong knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), network security, firewall/WAF configurations, and SaaS security principles.
- Proven ability to design and secure cloud infrastructures, with practical experience in Entra ID, Azure security services, or GCP equivalents.
- Solid understanding of compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and related governance standards.
- Experience writing scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation, alerting, or security operations improvements.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience translating technical security concepts for customers and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, including participation in on-call rotations (nights and weekends as needed).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; CISSP certification required.
- Bonus: experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates), container security (Docker, Kubernetes), or DevSecOps practices.
- Competitive annual base salary with performance-based compensation structure
- Equity opportunities depending on role and eligibility
- Fully remote work environment within the United States
- Flexible work schedules and generous paid time off (PTO)
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Fully paid parental leave
- Mental health and wellness support resources
- Paid company holidays and flexible work culture initiatives
- Additional perks including “Quiet Fridays” and casual work environment.