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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Security Engineer (IaC) - **Company:** Orangepeople LLC - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Network Security, Machine Learning, Network Segmentation, Systems Development Life Cycle, Role-Based Access Control, Reliability Engineering, Runbook, Software Modules, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Wikis, CIS Benchmarks, Terraform, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Docker - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us24156093717569c712b32589f0c7ce7f ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience. * Strong experience implementing Infrastructure as Code within AWS or similar cloud environments. * Hands-on expertise administering Kubernetes, particularly Amazon EKS. * Advanced Terraform experience, including reusable module development and infrastructure automation. * Practical experience with Docker, Helm, and container lifecycle management. * Experience integrating infrastructure deployments into CI/CD pipelines. * Solid understanding of IAM, encryption, secrets management, network security, and cloud security principles. * Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues. * Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional engineering environments. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience supporting AI, machine learning, or security-focused platforms. * Knowledge of AWS cloud-native services and modern infrastructure automation practices. * Experience with policy enforcement and infrastructure validation tools such as OPA/Gatekeeper, Checkov, tfsec, or equivalent. * Familiarity with NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and infrastructure governance standards. * Experience with GitOps, observability platforms, and site reliability engineering concepts. * Track record of building standardized Terraform modules and Kubernetes deployment frameworks at enterprise scale. ## Description We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer (IaC) to lead the design, automation, and security of cloud infrastructure supporting modern AI platforms. The successful candidate will build resilient, scalable, and secure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code while ensuring security is embedded throughout the software delivery lifecycle. This role partners closely with Platform Engineering, DevSecOps, and AI engineering teams to establish secure deployment standards across Kubernetes-based environments., * Develop, maintain, and enhance Infrastructure as Code solutions for cloud-native and containerized environments. * Administer and optimize Amazon EKS clusters, including networking, RBAC, node management, workload isolation, and security policies. * Create reusable Terraform modules that enforce secure infrastructure standards such as least-privilege access, encryption, and network segmentation. * Build, maintain, and secure Docker images and Helm charts following container hardening best practices. * Embed automated security validation into CI/CD pipelines using infrastructure policy and compliance tools. * Automate provisioning, configuration management, scaling, and lifecycle management while minimizing configuration drift. * Partner with AI Security, Platform Engineering, and DevSecOps teams to support secure application deployment, threat mitigation, and operational resilience. * Investigate and resolve infrastructure issues across Kubernetes, Terraform, containers, and deployment pipelines. * Ensure infrastructure aligns with internal governance requirements and industry security frameworks. * Prepare technical documentation, deployment standards, and operational runbooks for engineering teams., * Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts. * Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc. * Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base. * Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested. ## Related Videos - [Living Documentation That Can't Die](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2025-living-documentation-that-can-t-die) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Technical Documentation - How Can I Write Them Better and Why Should I Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/681-technical-documentation-how-can-i-write-them-better-and-why-should-i-care) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [The Impact of AI on Game Development and the Industry](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100297-the-impact-of-ai-on-game-development-and-the-industry) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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