Cyber Security/ Cloud Security Engineer

About Jobgether

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.

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 Qualifications

• 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 Options.