Staff 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 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