Senior Cloud Security Engineer
$150,000–$180,000 year
Remote · United States or Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Job Summary
Senior Cloud Security Engineer to lead the design and management of cloud security controls across Google Cloud environments. Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps, then drive remediation efforts. Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and best practices aligned with frameworks such as NIST and SOC 2. Partner with cloud engineering, site reliability engineering, and product engineering teams to implement secure infrastructure and network changes. Support DevOps and infrastructure teams with secure deployment practices, automation, and cloud security tooling. Monitor network activity and security events, investigate threats, and respond to incidents to maintain platform integrity. Mentor team members and share guidance on cloud security strategy, tooling, and emerging risks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in security engineering or cloud engineering with a focus on cloud and network security
- Hands-on experience securing Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments
- Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networking, routing, subnetting, and access controls
- Experience conducting cloud security audits, assessments, and remediation planning
- Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as NIST, CCM, and SOC 2
- Experience with scripting and infrastructure automation tools such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Terraform
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences
- Experience leading projects, mentoring teammates, and influencing security decisions across teams
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