Cloud Security Engineer (DevSecOps & Automation)

Purple Drive Technologies LLC
Irving, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 130K

Job location

Remote
Irving, United States of America

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Automation of Tests
Azure
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Cloud Database
Cloud Engineering
Configuration Management
Computer Programming
DevOps
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Python
Object-Oriented Software Development
Systems Development Life Cycle
Reliability Engineering
Cloud Services
Zero Trust Network Access
Secure Coding
Selenium
Service Design
Security Information and Event Management
Software Engineering
UML
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Google Cloud Platform
Cloud Platform System
Postman
Multi-Cloud
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
GIT
Solid Principles
Kubernetes
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
CIS Benchmarks
Terraform
Cucumber
Devsecops
Api Management
Docker
Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
Static Application Security Testing
Go
Dynamic Application Security Testing

Job description

We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer with expertise in cloud security, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud automation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience implementing security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP, developing secure cloud-native architectures, automating infrastructure using Terraform, and building detection engineering capabilities. This role requires strong software engineering skills, cloud security expertise, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while supporting enterprise-scale cloud environments., * Design, implement, and enforce cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments

  • Develop secure cloud-native architectures aligned with enterprise security and compliance requirements
  • Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform with reusable and standardized modules
  • Lead detection engineering initiatives, including detection-as-code development and security rule lifecycle management
  • Develop cloud automation solutions using Go and/or Python to improve operational efficiency
  • Implement automated testing and validation using Selenium, Postman, Cucumber, and related tools
  • Produce UML diagrams, architecture documents, and service design artifacts to support engineering and operational readiness
  • Design scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainable cloud solutions following software engineering best practices
  • Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions
  • Collaborate with DevOps, Security, Infrastructure, and Development teams to integrate security throughout the software delivery lifecycle
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices across the team

Requirements

Cloud Platforms

  • 4-6 years of experience in Cloud Engineering or Cloud Security

  • Hands-on expertise in:

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • Microsoft Azure

  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

  • Cloud-Native Architecture

  • Multi-Cloud Security

Cloud Security & DevSecOps

  • Cloud Security Architecture
  • DevSecOps
  • Security Controls Implementation
  • Security Automation
  • Detection Engineering
  • Detection-as-Code
  • Rule Lifecycle Management
  • Secure SDLC
  • Security Best Practices

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

  • Terraform
  • Modular Infrastructure Design
  • Infrastructure Automation
  • Infrastructure Provisioning
  • Reusable Terraform Modules
  • Configuration Management

Programming & Automation

  • Go (Golang)
  • Python
  • Cloud Automation
  • API Integration
  • Scripting

Testing & Quality Engineering

  • Selenium
  • Postman
  • Cucumber
  • Test Automation
  • API Testing
  • Security Testing
  • Validation Frameworks

Software Engineering

  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Software Design Principles
  • Secure Coding
  • System Design
  • UML Diagrams
  • Service Design Documentation

DevOps & Operations

  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Git
  • Production Support
  • Incident Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Operational Excellence
  • Reliability Engineering, * Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
  • Knowledge of cloud security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Benchmarks, or Zero Trust
  • Experience with security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA)
  • Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR platforms and cloud security monitoring
  • Cloud certifications such as, * Terraform Associate Certification is a plus

Benefits & conditions

  • $130,000-140,000 per year

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