Cloud Engineer

Payrate: $50.00 - $55.00/hr. Summary: We’re seeking a Cloud Security Operations Engineer to join our Cloud Security Operations team at Company. This role is a key part of our centralized security function, supporting cloud security initiatives across multiple business units. You’ll work hands-on with cloud infrastructure, security tooling, and cross-functional teams to maintain and strengthen our overall cloud security posture. Responsibilities: • Security Operations: Manage Level 3 (L3) security tickets, investigate cloud security incidents, and participate in the on-call rotation to respond to security events. • CSPM Remediation: Triage and remediate cloud misconfigurations identified through Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) platforms. • Metrics & Compliance: Track and report on SLA metrics, ensuring compliance with security requirements across cloud environments. • Program Development: Design and implement new operational programs, runbooks, and standard operating procedures to scale security operations. • Tool Optimization: Align security tools with cloud service patterns and architectural best practices to ensure effective coverage across AWS, Azure, and GCP. • Security Reviews: Support technical security assessments of cloud architecture, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and deployment pipelines. • Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with engineering, business unit security leads, and platform teams to drive continuous security improvements. Required Qualifications: • Cloud Platform Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience with at least one major cloud service provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including core services like computers, storage, networking, and identity management. • Operational Background: Proven experience in security operations, incident response, or similar roles, with the ability to manage tickets, meet SLAs, and handle on-call responsibilities. • Programming Skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Go, or similar), with the ability to develop scripts for automation and security tooling. • Distributed Systems Understanding: Strong grasp of distributed systems, microservices architectures, and cloud-native application patterns. • Security Fundamentals: Solid understanding of security principles, common cloud vulnerabilities, and security best practices. Preferred Qualifications: • CSPM Tools: Hands-on experience with Cloud Security Posture Management tools such as Wiz, Prisma Cloud, or similar platforms. • Multi-Cloud Expertise: Experience working across multiple cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). • Infrastructure-as-Code: Familiarity with IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates. • Containers & Orchestration: Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Container security best practices. • Compliance Frameworks: Working knowledge of standards such as PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001. • Service Mesh & Zero Trust: Understanding of service mesh architectures, workload identity, and zero trust security models. Technical Skills: • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP • Programming: Python, Go, Bash, or similar scripting languages • Security Tools: CSPM platforms, SIEM systems, vulnerability scanners • Cloud-Native Concepts: Containers, microservices, serverless computing • Networking: VPCs, security groups, and network segmentation Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $50.00 - $55.00 /hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match,  life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law. 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