Cloud Security Engineer
This is a remote position.
Job Description: Cloud Security Engineer - 5+yrs Summary We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to support and enhance the security posture of multi-cloud environments. This role focuses on cloud security operations, monitoring, incident response, and implementation of best practices across cloud, endpoint, and email security domains. Key Responsibilities Security Findings & Remediation Documentation
Analyze and document cloud, email, endpoint, and security monitoring findings.
Produce clear and actionable documentation covering:
o Risk assessment and severity classification o Impact analysis o Recommended remediation actions Maintain findings documentation within ticketing systems, reports, or other designated platforms. Alert Triage & Investigation
Triage, investigate, and classify security alerts across cloud and security platforms.
Maintain complete and accurate investigation records, including:
o Analysis performed o Containment or mitigation actions (if applicable) o Escalation details o Final alert disposition AI Security in Cloud Environments Secure AI/ML workloads deployed in cloud environments, including training pipelines, data storage, and inference endpoints. Monitor usage of AI services (including third-party AI APIs) for anomalies, misuse, or unauthorized access. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure deployment of AI services following cloud security best practices.
Contribute to governance and policy development for responsible and secure AI usage in the cloud Configuration & Security Posture Assessment
Conduct secure configuration reviews across cloud environments.
Perform IAM assessments and analyze CSPM findings.
Document posture assessment results and provide recommendations for security posture improvements. Support continuous monitoring and tuning of cloud security controls.
Security Automation & Tooling
Design, develop, and maintain security automation scripts and workflow enhancements.
Create automation artifacts using scripting languages such as Python.
Provide sufficient documentation and usage notes to enable ongoing operation and maintenance by internal teams. Build cloud security infrastructure using infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform
Operational Metrics & Reporting Prepare periodic cloud security operational reports, including:
o Alert volumes and trends o Remediation progress o Posture improvements o Tool tuning and optimization efforts Present concise status updates to stakeholders as requested.
Incident Response Support
Support investigation and response to security incidents impacting cloud environments.
Contribute to incident reports, investigation summaries, timelines, and technical analysis.
Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective action recommendations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field 5+years of experience in Cloud Security / Security Operations.
Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure,GCP, or OCI security services
Strong knowledge of IAM, network security, and cloud-native security controls.
Experience with CSPM tools and EDR platforms like Crowdstrike
Familiarity with SIEM tools and incident response processes.
Hands-on experience with identity-aware access solutions such as Teleport (or similar platforms) for secure access to infrastructure and services.
Proficiency in scripting languages like Python.
Foundational understanding of securing AI/ML workloads in cloud environments (e.g., model access control, API security, data protection).
Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, CCSP, or CISSP
Experience with automation, SOAR platforms, or DevSecOps practices.
Exposure to compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.).
Understanding of email security protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
Originally posted on Himalayas