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Cyber Security/ Cloud Security Engineer - US

At Rackspace, we accelerate the value of the cloud during every phase of digital transformation.

Rackspace

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 105k-175k USD

United States only

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Job Summary:

We are seeking an exceptional Cyber Security/ Cloud Security Engineer to join our Team. This role can be anywhere in the US and is 100% remote.

Required Qualications

  • Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
  • Practical understanding of securing cloud-native applications and infrastructure, including identity and access management, encryption, network security, and threat detection in AWS.
  • Solid grasp of core cybersecurity principles including defense-in-depth, least privilege, and secure authentication/authorization mechanisms.
  • Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies, especially in the context of cloud-native and containerized applications.
  • Working knowledge of regulatory and industry standards such as NIST 800-53, PCI-DSS, SOX, and how they apply to cloud environments.
  • Ability to articulate differences between cloud-native and traditional on-premises architectures, including scalability, security, and operational models.
  • Experience using AWS-native security tools such as IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Config, CloudTrail, and WAF to secure workloads.
  • Demonstrated experience integrating security tooling (e.g., SAST, SCA, IaC scanning) into CI/CD workflows (i.e. GitLab Pipelines, GitHub Actions, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools such as Wiz, Orca, Prisma Cloud, or AWS-native equivalents, with experience in integrating and operationalizing them in cloud environments.
  • Experience working in Agile teams, participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and iterative development cycles.
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, JavaScript, Go) for automation, tooling integration, and pipeline customization.
  • Strong documentation skills with a focus on clarity, reproducibility, and auditability of security controls and engineering work.
  • Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Familiarity with change management processes in cloud environments, including documenting, reviewing, and implementing changes in accordance with organizational policies and compliance requirements.

Preferred/ Nice to Have

  • Experience with AWS Identity Center, Security Hub, Secrets Manager, KMS, Certificate Manager, and Inspector for centralized security management and threat detection.
  • Familiarity with analyzing logs from AWS CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, and other sources to investigate security events and vulnerabilities.
  • Applied experience in automating security workflows and orchestrating responses using tools like AWS Lambda, Step Functions, or third-party platforms.
  • Hands-on experience implementing controls to meet compliance requirements and participating in audits or assessments.
  • Experience integrating security alerts or vulnerability data into ServiceNow for ticketing and workflow automation.
  • Understanding of Configuration Management Databases and experience integrating cloud asset data into CMDB systems for visibility and governance.
“Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $ 105,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $175,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Learn more about benefits at Rackspace.”
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About Rackspace Technology

We are the multi-cloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.

More on Rackspace Technology

Though we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Salary: 105k-175k USD

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At Rackspace, we accelerate the value of the cloud during every phase of digital transformation. By managing apps, data, security, and multiple clouds, we are the best choice to help customers get to the cloud, innovate with new technologies, and maximize their IT investments. As a recognized Gartner Magic Quadrant leader, we are uniquely positioned to close the gap between the complex reality of today and the promise of tomorrow. Passionate about customer success, we provide unbiased expertise, based on proven results, across all the leading technologies. And across every interaction worldwide, we deliver Fanatical Experience TM — the best customer service experience in the industry. Rackspace has been honored by Fortune, Forbes, Glassdoor, and others as one of the best places to work.

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