Senior Cloud Security Engineer

• Establish and evolve cloud and platform security hardening standards across AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and SaaS platforms
• Translate infrastructure architecture into clear, actionable security expectations - and validate they work in practice

• Define and enforce least-privilege access models across cloud and Kubernetes identity boundaries *

• ️ Secure CI/CD systems including federated identity, secrets handling, and environment protections
• Validate network security controls and segmentation across the platform estate
• Track and report platform security posture using meaningful risk-based metrics
• Author reference architectures and decision records that engineering teams can operationalize
• Partner closely with DevOps, SRE, and Engineering as the primary platform security authority, At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust based relationships - starting with how we hire. To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you’re applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about - we’re excited to meet you. We also use thoughtfully applied AI-enabled tools to support our hiring process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing or prioritising applications, but hiring decisions are made by our people. More information is available in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you have questions about how we hire or would prefer not to have your application supported by these tools, you can opt out at any part of our process., There’s extensive room for a talented individual to grow at pace - whether that’s advancing quickly in this role or exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organisation. You’ll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential. Alongside specialist Learning & Development trainers, you’ll also tap into AI powered tools, “born in the cloud” mentors, and cross continent collaboration that broaden your perspective and sharpen your expertise. We’ll give you the space, trust, and the right projects to help you thrive - and full visibility of what it takes to reach your next level.

Do you have experience in Terraform?, * Substantial experience in cloud, infrastructure, or platform security within modern cloud-native environments

• Extensive hands-on AWS expertise across identity, compute, networking, data, and logging services
• Proven operational Kubernetes security knowledge including access controls, network policies, and workload isolation
• Demonstrated ability securing CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native delivery workflows
• Strong Infrastructure-as-Code fluency, particularly Terraform, with the ability to review Helm charts
• Experience producing security architectures and design artifacts that teams actively use
• Comfort operating independently, influencing outcomes without formal authority, and partnering deeply with engineers
• Curiosity and exposure to emerging AI and agentic workload security patterns

Pulled from the full job description

• AD&D insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Stock options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Dedicated learning time with LinkedIn Learning access
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programs

Salary Range: $115,000-$150,000 per year, At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:

• Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible, Open Vacation
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Extended Leave for Life events
• RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
• Career Development Programs
• Stock Option Eligibility
• Employee-led Resource Groups

Senior Cloud Security Engineer role at Pax8 in the USA - build and secure cloud platforms powering the world’s leading managed intelligence marketplace., Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country you have applied for. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with local best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes. Privacy notice: https://www.pax8.com/en-us/terms/job-applicant-privacy-notice/

At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust-based relationships - starting with how we hire.

To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you’re applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about - we’re excited to meet you.

Perks:

Why Join Pax8?

Because here, success isn’t just about numbers-it’s about impact . It’s about being part of a team that thinks bigger , empowers each other, and never loses sight of why we do what we do: to make the cloud easier, more accessible, and more meaningful ., Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with Data Privacy best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.