Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer

In this role, you will design, build, and operate cloud detection and response systems that protect large-scale cloud and Kubernetes environments. You will focus on automation, proactive threat detection, and strengthening security engineering practices across production systems.

• Build and operate detection and response systems across AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes environments using DevSecOps and automation-as-code principles
• Design, implement, and continuously improve cloud security controls for preventative, detective, and responsive use cases
• Develop detection-as-code logic, security playbooks, and automated response workflows to identify and mitigate threats
• Analyze cloud and container environments to characterize malicious behavior and unauthorized activity
• Integrate threat intelligence, vulnerability data, and industry trends into detection engineering and hunting strategies
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and security teams to design scalable and resilient security solutions
• Develop and maintain security runbooks, incident response processes, and operational playbooks
• Support incident response and on-call rotations for critical security events
• Build observability and analytics for security signals, including logs, alerts, and behavioral indicators
• Drive continuous improvements in cloud and Kubernetes security posture across the organization

Requirements

You bring strong cloud security engineering experience combined with hands-on software development and automation skills. You are comfortable operating in complex distributed environments and responding to production security incidents.

• 5–7+ years of experience in cloud security detection, response, or security engineering roles in AWS and/or Azure environments
• 3+ years of hands-on experience securing and monitoring Kubernetes environments (e.g., AKS, EKS)
• Strong understanding of modern attacker techniques (MITRE ATT&CK, TTPs) across cloud, container, and Linux environments
• Experience building detection rules, security analytics, and incident response automation workflows
• Proficiency in querying and analyzing security data using SQL, KQL, SPL, or similar tools
• Strong programming skills in Python or Go for building detection-as-code and automation tools
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, or Pulumi
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills in production environments
• Ability to operate under pressure and respond effectively to critical security incidents
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and cross-functional teams

Nice to have:

• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., FedRAMP, ISO 27001, NIST frameworks, or similar)
• Exposure to security observability, threat hunting, or detection engineering programs
• Experience with advanced cloud-native security tooling or runtime protection systems

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package aligned with senior cloud security engineering roles (up to ~C$236,000 base)
• Remote or flexible work arrangements within Canada
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical cloud security systems
• High ownership role with influence over detection engineering strategy and architecture
• Exposure to advanced cloud, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps environments
• Strong focus on automation, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement
• Collaborative global security and engineering culture
• Opportunities for professional growth, certifications, and technical leadership development
• Inclusive environment with strong emphasis on diversity, learning, and impact.