Senior Cloud Security Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen our Azure- and AWS-based cloud platforms within a highly regulated banking environment. This role will engineer security guardrails, implement policy-as-code, improve cloud security posture, and secure containerized workloads across public and private cloud environments.

What You’ll Do

• Implement and enforce Zero Trust controls in Azure
• Engineer cloud security baselines across Azure and AWS
• Develop policy-as-code using Sentinel, Rego, Python, and Terraform
• Embed security into Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines
• Build parity across Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, and Wiz CSPM
• Manage AWS security services including GuardDuty and Config
• Improve Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and drive remediation
• Develop dashboards and reporting for engineering and leadership
• Secure container platforms including:
• AWS EKS & ECS
• Azure AKS
• OpenShift / Rancher

• Implement container security controls using tools such as Wiz and Aqua
• Deploy and manage EDR agents and runtime security across hybrid environments

Requirements:
• 5+ years in cybersecurity with strong cloud focus
• Deep hands-on Azure security expertise
• Working knowledge of AWS security services
• Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience implementing policy and guardrails as code
• Experience securing Kubernetes and containerized environments
• Familiarity with cloud compliance in regulated industries (financial services preferred)

Nice to Have

• AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, CKS
• Experience with Defender for Cloud at scale
• DevSecOps pipeline integration experience

Benefits:
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Work From Home
• Health Care Plan

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Employment Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to create an employment contract. Employment with the Company is at-will, meaning employment may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Duties Subject to Change:
The Company reserves the right to modify, add, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time based on business needs.

Confidentiality:
This position may require access to confidential or sensitive information. Employees are expected to maintain confidentiality and comply with all Company policies and applicable security requirements.