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Senior Cloud Security Engineer

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Location

North Carolina

Posted

16 days ago

Salary

Not specified

English

Job Description

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

Job 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.