Cyber Security/ Cloud Security Engineer - US
full-time • Remote • $105,100 - $175,100
cloud security
aws
security engineer
remote
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Cyber Security / Cloud Security Engineer in the United States.
This role focuses on designing, deploying, and securing cloud-native applications and infrastructure in a fully remote environment. You will work closely with development and operations teams to protect cloud workloads, ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards, and implement best-in-class security practices. The position requires hands-on expertise in AWS security tools, CI/CD pipeline integration, and cloud compliance frameworks. You will contribute to automation, threat detection, and continuous improvement of security posture while supporting agile development cycles. The role offers the opportunity to work independ
Accountabilities
- Design, deploy, and manage secure cloud infrastructure using AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
- Implement and enforce cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, network security, and threat detection.
- Integrate security tools (SAST, SCA, IaC scanning) into CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab or GitHub Actions.
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to security events using AWS-native tools (GuardDuty, Config, CloudTrail, WAF) or equivalent CNAPP/CSPM solutions.
- Document security controls, policies, and configurations clearly for reproducibility and audit readiness.
- Collaborate with agile teams during sprint planning, retrospectives, and iterative development cycles.
- Support compliance initiatives for standards such as NIST 800-53, PCI-DSS, and SOX in cloud environments.
- Requirements
- 2–3 years of hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure and cloud security.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles: defense-in-depth, least privilege, secure authentication/authorization mechanisms.
- Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies for cloud-native and containerized applications.
- Experience with AWS security tools: IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Config, CloudTrail, WAF, and related services.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language: Python, Bash, JavaScript, or Go.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline integration and security automation.
- Familiarity with CNAPP/CSPM tools (Wiz, Orca, Prisma Cloud, AWS-native equivalents).
- Strong documentation, problem-solving, and independent work skills.
- Understanding of change management, compliance requirements, and cloud operational governance.
- Preferred: experience with AWS Identity Center, Security Hub, Secrets Manager, Certificate Manager, Inspector, log analysis, and security workflow automation (e.g., Lambda or Step Functions).
- Benefits
- Competitive base salary ranging from $105,100 to $175,100/year depending on location, experience, and skills.
- Potential incentive compensation, annual bonuses, equity awards, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- 100% remote work with flexibility across the United States.
- Opportunities to work with cutting-edge cloud security technologies and modern CI/CD pipelines.
- Exposure to high-impact, large-scale cloud environments supporting enterprise and mission-critical applications.
- Professional development, training, and career growth in a collaborative and inclusive culture.
