Cloud Security Engineer (Remote Eligible)

The Cloud Security Engineer engineers and operates security controls across Azure environments and other leading cloud platforms as needed. This role builds guardrails, monitors posture, and responds to cloud threats while enabling teams to move quickly and safely. Additionally, this role focuses on cloud security architecture, best practices, resource standards, configuration management, and detection., As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will design, implement, and operate security controls primarily across Microsoft Azure environments, with potential expansion to other leading cloud platforms over time. You will build guardrails, monitor posture, and respond to cloud threats while enabling teams to move quickly and safely. Focus on cloud security architecture, best practices, resource standards, configuration management and detection., * Lead design and implementation for cloud landing zones, identity, and network controls (VPC/VNet, security groups/NSGs, private endpoints).

• Configure cloud-native security services (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR).
• Build posture management (CSPM) and workload protection (CWPP) with policy-as-code and automated remediation.
• Implement key management, encryption at rest/in transit, and certificate governance using KMS/Key Vault/Cloud KMS.
• Establish logging, telemetry, and alerting (Azure Monitor) integrated to SIEM/XDR. Work with key team members across IT and Security to test and validate total coverage / maturity of detection telemetry from cloud native sources.
• Determine architecture as needed to harden serverless containers, and managed services (Functions, Logic Apps, Container Apps, AKS, ACI) with baseline controls.
• Perform threat modeling and security reviews for cloud architectures and application designs.
• Partner with platform and product teams to deliver IaC guardrails, image baselines, and patch/vulnerability workflows.
• Respond to cloud incidents as a point of escalation; perform triage, containment, and post-incident improvements. Develop automation architecture where applicable to optimize cloud detection and response capabilities. Leverage automation and AI-assisted capabilities where appropriate to enhance cloud detection and response.
• Document standards and runbooks; conduct enablement sessions with dev and ops teams.
• Design partner in cloud security strategy and program maturity.

• Bachelor's in computer science/engineering or equivalent experience.
• 4-7 years in cloud security engineering across at least one major CSP.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, networking, encryption, and cloud-native security tooling.
• Experience securing hybrid environments spanning on-premises and Azure cloud.
• Scripting/automation expertise (Python/Bash/PowerShell; Terraform/Bicep/ARM).
• Certifications: CCSP; AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.

Good to have:

• Experience with CIEM solutions and multi-cloud governance.
• Certifications: GIAC Cloud (GCSA/GPCS), CNCF CKA/CKS, vendor pro-level architect certs.

Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Remote eligible; occasional after-hours support for incidents. On-call rotation for major incidents.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays, Competitive Compensation:

We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate's unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $140,000.00 - $200,000.00, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - MIP, 10% Annual., At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: * Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage* Health and Dependent Savings Accounts * Life and Disability Programs * Voluntary Benefit Programs * Company Sponsored Wellness Programs * Retirement Savings with Company Match * Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) * Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays * Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.