Sr. Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer at Jobgether – United States

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer in the United States.

This role is a senior-level position responsible for advancing the security posture of cloud environments through proactive detection, response, and automation. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering, IT, and security teams to design, implement, and operate preventative and detective controls across public cloud and containerized infrastructures. The position requires translating threat intelligence and security best practices into operational tools, policies, and playbooks that protect critical cloud services. You will be hands-on in building automation-as-code solutions, conducting security analyses, and implementing scalable detection systems. This role demands strong technical expertise, analytical thinking, and the ability to respond effectively under pressure, while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and cybersecurity excellence.

• Design, implement, and operate cloud and container security detection and response systems across AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes environments.

• Develop and maintain automation-as-code solutions for security monitoring, incident response, and threat detection.

• Proactively identify and analyze unauthorized activity, malicious behaviors, and emerging threats to cloud infrastructure.

• Create and test tailored detection policies, playbooks, and runbooks, ensuring continuous improvement in security measures.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, IT, and security operations, to implement scalable and adaptive protections.

• Participate in on-call rotations for triage of critical security events and provide root cause analysis for production incidents.

• Maintain positive internal relationships to increase visibility and effectiveness of security initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Cloud Security, IT Security, or related field.

• 5–7 years of experience in cloud security detection, prevention, and response within public cloud environments (AWS, Azure) using DevOps methodologies.

• 3+ years of hands-on Kubernetes experience, including logging, runtime security, and container workload protection (preferably AKS/EKS).

• Strong knowledge of security event analysis, detection engineering, and threat intelligence methodologies.

• Proficiency with security query/analytics tools (SQL, KQL, SPL) and programming languages (Python, Go) for automation and detection-as-code.

• Experience managing cloud infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, Pulumi) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Deep understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), with familiarity of MITRE ATT&CK framework.

• Ability to operate in highly regulated environments (ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-161r3, FedRAMP, Protected B).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure and resolve incidents effectively.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual base salary ($120,000–$355,000 USD, dependent on location and experience).

• Eligibility for equity awards and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, including flexible spending and health savings accounts.

• Retirement savings plan with company match (401k), life, accident, and disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness benefits, including family planning and mental health support.

• Flexible work options including hybrid and remote schedules, with home office reimbursement and monthly work allowance.

• Opportunities for career growth, continuous learning, and professional development.

• Inclusive and diverse work environment with volunteer time off to support community engagement.