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# Senior Cloud Security Engineer

- **Company:** Altruist Corp
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Terraform
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f3361fb921a9db74

## About the Role

* Experience - 4+ years of experience in cloud security engineering:
 + Hands-on securing AWS (IAM, org/SCPs, KMS, networking)
 + Kubernetes / EKS security experience
 + Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) and CSPM tooling (e.g., Wiz)
 + Comfort scripting and automating (e.g., Python / Go)
 * Education - A B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Information Security or relevant experience
 * Technical aptitude - You're technologically savvy and can easily get up to speed on modern tech stacks (i.e., AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, etc.)
 * Ownership - The pride you put into every aspect of your work is unparalleled and undeniable
 * Superb communication - Intentional dialogue is a superpower. You listen as well as you share your perspective with others.
 * Resilience - We're inspired by your unwavering determination to achieve success, no matter the adversity you face along the way.
 * Assurance - Your confidence is brilliant, yet ego-less. You possess a strong knowledge base, the ability to discover the unknown, and are open to differing perspectives.
 * Creative problem solving - Identifying the problem is simply not enough. You're instinctually creative with your approach in finding solutions to roadblocks.

Bonus points if you bring

 * Experience working in regulated environments (fintech / financial services)
 * Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, CKS)



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