Cloud Security Engineer

This is a remote position. Job Description: Cloud Security Engineer – 5+yrs Summary We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to support and enhance the security posture of multi-cloud environments. This role focuses on cloud security operations, monitoring, incident response, and implementation of best practices across cloud, endpoint, and email security domains. Key Responsibilities Security Findings & Remediation Documentation ● Analyze and document cloud, email, endpoint, and security monitoring findings. ● Produce clear and actionable documentation covering:  o Risk assessment and severity classification o Impact analysis o Recommended remediation actions ● Maintain findings documentation within ticketing systems, reports, or other designated platforms. Alert Triage & Investigation ● Triage, investigate, and classify security alerts across cloud and security platforms. ● Maintain complete and accurate investigation records, including:  o Analysis performed o Containment or mitigation actions (if applicable) o Escalation details o Final alert disposition AI Security in Cloud Environments ● Secure AI/ML workloads deployed in cloud environments, including training pipelines, data storage, and inference endpoints. ● Monitor usage of AI services (including third-party AI APIs) for anomalies, misuse, or unauthorized access. ● Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure deployment of AI services following cloud security best practices. ● Contribute to governance and policy development for responsible and secure AI usage in the cloud Configuration & Security Posture Assessment ● Conduct secure configuration reviews across cloud environments. ● Perform IAM assessments and analyze CSPM findings. ● Document posture assessment results and provide recommendations for security posture improvements. ● Support continuous monitoring and tuning of cloud security controls. Security Automation & Tooling ● Design, develop, and maintain security automation scripts and workflow enhancements. ● Create automation artifacts using scripting languages such as Python. ● Provide sufficient documentation and usage notes to enable ongoing operation and maintenance by internal teams. ● Build cloud security infrastructure using infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform Operational Metrics & Reporting ● Prepare periodic cloud security operational reports, including:  o Alert volumes and trends o Remediation progress o Posture improvements o Tool tuning and optimization efforts ● Present concise status updates to stakeholders as requested. Incident Response Support ● Support investigation and response to security incidents impacting cloud environments. ● Contribute to incident reports, investigation summaries, timelines, and technical analysis. ● Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective action recommendations. Required Skills & Qualifications ● Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field 5+years of experience in Cloud Security / Security Operations. ● Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure,GCP, or OCI security services ● Strong knowledge of IAM, network security, and cloud-native security controls. ● Experience with CSPM tools and EDR platforms like Crowdstrike  ● Familiarity with SIEM tools and incident response processes. ● Hands-on experience with identity-aware access solutions such as Teleport (or similar platforms) for secure access to infrastructure and services. ● Proficiency in scripting languages like Python. ● Foundational understanding of securing AI/ML workloads in cloud environments (e.g., model access control, API security, data protection). Preferred Qualifications ● Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, CCSP, or CISSP    Experience with automation, SOAR platforms, or DevSecOps practices. ● Exposure to compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.). ● Understanding of email security protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).