Cloud Security Engineer

• Completely hands-on engineering role
• Architect, implement, and troubleshoot scalable cloud automation and security controls
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to refine workflows and support data-driven decision-making
• Devise and maintain tools for monitoring experiments, overseeing deployments, and automating security evaluations
• Continuously analyze system behavior to uphold reliability and swiftly mitigate issues, ensuring optimal security performance
• Champion initiatives for ongoing security improvements and promote a culture of best-in-class cloud security throughout the organization

• Demonstrated track record securing AWS cloud infrastructures using a mix of native, open-source, and enterprise-grade solutions
• In-depth expertise with AWS security frameworks and services (such as SCP, KMS, GuardDuty, SecurityHub, IAM, VPCE, Macie, Inspector)
• Advanced proficiency in Python (especially with Boto3 or similar libraries) and CloudFormation for building automation and seamless integration
• Experience implementing security for containers, Kubernetes, and across the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Hands-on involvement with vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and runtime threat detection in cloud settings
• Strong track record of collaborating across engineering, architectural, and executive teams
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related discipline

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with Terraform or related Infrastructure-as-Code tools
• Experience with core networking concepts (routing, switching, etc.)
• Knowledge of microservices ecosystems, particularly EKS and ECS
• Background in incident response or experience as part of a CSIRT
• Ability to influence, advise, and guide senior stakeholders on pivotal technical decisions

• Eligible for bonus or commission
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer matching (if applicable)

An innovative quantitative investment firm headquartered in Boston is looking for a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to lead the development and execution of comprehensive cloud security strategies within a collaborative DevSecOps setting. This pivotal role combines strategic vision with practical implementation as you establish and oversee robust AWS cloud security measures.