Security Engineer - Cloud Platforms

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Security Engineer - Cloud Platforms in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to shape and secure multi-cloud environments in a fast-paced, innovative technology organization. You will design, implement, and maintain robust security controls across cloud platforms, including AWS and GCP, while leveraging automation and AI-driven tools to proactively detect and remediate risks. Collaborating closely with engineering teams, you will be responsible for vulnerability management, incident response, and operational reporting. This position balances hands-on technical work with strategic influence, ensuring systems are secure, compliant, and resilient. Ideal candidates are passionate about cloud security, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in environments that encourage innovation and cross-functional collaboration.

Accountabilities:

• Engineer and enforce security controls for AWS and GCP cloud environments, including IAM, logging, network segmentation, and firewall configurations.
• Identify misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and security gaps, and implement scalable remediation solutions.
• Manage vulnerability assessments and provide clear reporting on risks and mitigation strategies.
• Respond to security alerts, refine detection logic, and serve as an escalation point for incidents.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure security controls align with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
• Provide operational reporting on security metrics, incident response times, and remediation progress.
• Partner across teams to embed security best practices into development and operational processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in security engineering, information security operations, or related IT security roles.
• Strong experience with AWS, GCP, or both, including native security services and best practices.
• Proficiency in Linux administration and scripting (Python preferred).
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Experience maintaining audit readiness and compliance documentation (SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Preferred: experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Kubernetes/container security, threat hunting, or offensive security.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, remote-first technology environment is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential bonus and stock options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts.

· Company-matched 401(k) plan.

• Flexible and unlimited PTO policy.

· Paid parental leave.

• Professional development opportunities and Agile learning programs.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!