Staff Cloud Security Engineer in United States at Jobgether

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

This role sits at the core of securing large-scale cloud-native infrastructure powering a rapidly growing cybersecurity platform. You will help design, build, and defend highly resilient environments that protect millions of endpoints and identities worldwide. Working in a remote-first engineering culture, you will collaborate closely with DevOps, Platform, and Product teams to embed security across every layer of the stack. The position combines deep technical hands-on engineering with strategic influence over cloud architecture and security standards. You will play a key role in shaping how secure systems are designed, deployed, and operated in production. This is a high-impact opportunity to directly strengthen the reliability and security of mission-critical SaaS infrastructure.

• Design, implement, and evolve secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and other cloud/PaaS environments to ensure scalability, resilience, and compliance
• Partner with DevOps and Platform teams to embed security into every stage of the Infrastructure-as-Code lifecycle, including code reviews and configuration validation
• Lead cloud security operations including vulnerability management, incident response coordination, and remediation of high-severity issues
• Define and enforce security controls across cloud environments, ensuring consistent monitoring, governance, and risk mitigation
• Conduct threat modeling across systems and applications to ensure security and privacy are integrated by design
• Develop and implement strategies for detection, response, and recovery from security incidents affecting production systems
• Drive automation and security tooling improvements to reduce manual work and strengthen overall security posture

• 8+ years of experience in cloud security, infrastructure engineering, or related cybersecurity roles in SaaS environments
• Strong expertise in AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms, including identity management, logging, and security architecture design
• Deep understanding of networking, system security, and cloud-native architectures at scale
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Spacelift, or similar
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go for automation and security analysis
• Experience with incident response processes, threat detection, and forensic investigation techniques
• Familiarity with query and analysis tools such as SQL, Splunk, or similar for security investigations
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering, DevOps, and security teams
• Ability to operate effectively in remote-first, distributed engineering environments
• Security-first mindset with a strong balance between risk management, usability, and operational agility

• Competitive salary package ($165,000 – $193,000 USD base plus bonus and equity)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Stock options for all full-time employees
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and parental leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Fully remote-first work environment
• Home office setup stipend and monthly digital reimbursement
• Annual learning and professional development allowance
• Life, disability, and additional insurance coverage options
• Access to coaching and personal development platforms