Cloud Security Engineer

This is a remote position.

Job Description: Cloud Security Engineer – 5+yrs

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to support and enhance

the security posture of multi-cloud environments. This role focuses on cloud security

operations, monitoring, incident response, and implementation of best practices

across cloud, endpoint, and email security domains.

Key Responsibilities

Security Findings & Remediation Documentation

Analyze and document cloud, email, endpoint, and security monitoring findings.

Produce clear and actionable documentation covering:

o Risk assessment and severity classification

o Impact analysis

o Recommended remediation actions

Maintain findings documentation within ticketing systems, reports, or other designated

platforms.

Alert Triage & Investigation

Triage, investigate, and classify security alerts across cloud and security platforms.

Maintain complete and accurate investigation records, including:

o Analysis performed

o Containment or mitigation actions (if applicable)

o Escalation details

o Final alert disposition

AI Security in Cloud Environments

Secure AI/ML workloads deployed in cloud environments, including training pipelines, data

storage, and inference endpoints.

Monitor usage of AI services (including third-party AI APIs) for anomalies, misuse, or

unauthorized access.

Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure deployment of AI services following

cloud security best practices.

Contribute to governance and policy development for responsible and secure AI usage in

the cloud.

Configuration & Security Posture Assessment

Conduct secure configuration reviews across cloud environments.

Perform IAM assessments and analyze CSPM findings.

Document posture assessment results and provide recommendations for security posture

improvements.

Support continuous monitoring and tuning of cloud security controls.

Security Automation & Tooling

Design, develop, and maintain security automation scripts and workflow enhancements.

Create automation artifacts using scripting languages such as Python.

Provide sufficient documentation and usage notes to enable ongoing operation and

maintenance by internal teams.

Build cloud security infrastructure using infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform

Operational Metrics & Reporting

Prepare periodic cloud security operational reports, including:

o Alert volumes and trends

o Remediation progress

o Posture improvements

o Tool tuning and optimization efforts

Present concise status updates to stakeholders as requested.

Incident Response Support

Support investigation and response to security incidents impacting cloud environments.

Contribute to incident reports, investigation summaries, timelines, and technical analysis.

Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective action recommendations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field.

5+ years of experience in Cloud Security / Security Operations.

Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI security services.

Strong knowledge of IAM, network security, and cloud-native security controls.

Experience with CSPM tools and EDR platforms like Crowdstrike

Familiarity with SIEM tools and incident response processes.

Hands-on experience with identity-aware access solutions such as Teleport

(or similar platforms) for secure access to infrastructure and services.

Proficiency in scripting languages like Python.

Foundational understanding of securing AI/ML workloads in cloud

environments (e.g., model access control, API security, data protection).

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer,

CCSP, or CISSP.

Experience with automation, SOAR platforms, or DevSecOps practices.

Exposure to compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.).

Understanding of email security protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).

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