Principal Cloud Security Engineer

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

This role provides the opportunity to lead and shape cloud security strategy across multiple platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, in a fast-paced and evolving environment. You will serve as a senior subject matter expert, designing secure cloud architectures, integrating automated security controls, and mentoring teams on DevSecOps best practices. This position combines technical depth with leadership, allowing you to influence security posture, compliance, and operational efficiency. You will drive impactful projects, collaborate across cross-functional teams, and implement innovative solutions that enhance security while supporting business objectives. Remote work is supported, offering flexibility while contributing to enterprise-wide cloud security initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that values continuous learning, forward-looking technology adoption, and practical, results-driven security leadership.

• Lead the design and implementation of secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Define and enforce security baselines aligned with frameworks such as NIST 800-53, HITRUST, and CIS Benchmarks
• Integrate automated security controls into CI/CD pipelines, including SAST, DAST, IaC, and container scanning
• Implement policy-as-code guardrails and develop automated remediation workflows to reduce manual effort
• Embed compliance controls into cloud infrastructure and pipelines to support audit and ATO requirements
• Monitor security operations, provide impact analysis, and guide threat modeling and architecture reviews
• Serve as a senior advisor to engineers, architects, and stakeholders, translating complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Mentor team members in secure cloud development and DevSecOps practices

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of experience supporting security-focused tools and services, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security
• Hands-on knowledge of EDR, network firewalls, email security, workforce software, and cloud security platforms
• Experience with Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub, Google Cloud Security, and monitoring solutions like SIEM, CloudTrail, or Log Analytics
• Expertise in securing CI/CD pipelines and scripting/programming using Python, Bash, Jinja, YAML, or similar
• Comfortable working in Linux, Windows, and cloud provider CLI environments
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Willingness to responsibly explore and adopt AI tools to enhance security operations and efficiency

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Benefits:

• Competitive base salary range: $160,000–$175,000, with additional variable compensation
• Fully remote work opportunity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• Supportive work environment promoting professional growth, training, and certification reimbursement
• Opportunities to work on impactful, forward-looking cloud security projects