Cloud Security Engineer

Job Overview

About the role We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join Hex’s security team.

You will be responsible for ensuring the security and resilience of our cloud infrastructure, providing leadership in cloud security practices, and collaborating closely with our infrastructure and engineering teams to secure our cloud-native applications.

Job Description

Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and audits on AWS cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes deployments. Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security best practices into CI/CD pipelines.

Monitor and respond to cloud security incidents, identifying root causes and recommending remediation actions. Provide expertise in compliance requirements related to cloud security (e. g. , SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).

Mentor engineers and advocate for cloud security across the organization. About you: 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, with extensive expertise in AWS.

Demonstrated proficiency with Kubernetes security including cluster hardening, role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and container vulnerability management. Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with Terraform.

Familiarity with AWS security services (e. g. , IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, WAF).

Familiarity with CNAPP solutions such as Wiz Familiarity with SIEM solutions such as Panther Solid understanding of secure software development lifecycle practices, CI/CD security, and DevSecOps methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for ensuring the security and resilience of our cloud infrastructure, providing leadership in cloud security practices, and collaborating closely with our infrastructure and engineering teams to secure our cloud-native applications.
• About the role: Design, implement, and manage security solutions and controls for AWS environments and Kubernetes clusters, including appropriate isolation/sandboxing methods for Hex’s RCE-as-a-Service platform Build, deploy, and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, ensuring robust security standards are enforced.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Kubernetes security including cluster hardening, role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and container vulnerability management.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• On the backend, we also use Typescript to power an Express/Apollo GraphQL server that interacts with Postgres, Redis, and Kubernetes to manage our database and Python kernels.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• About the role We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join Hex’s security team.
• About you: 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, with extensive expertise in AWS.
• Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with Terraform.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• The salary range for this role is: $198,750 - $295,000 The salary range shown may be a reflection of additional factors such as geographical location and skill ranges/levels we’re open to.
• Placement in the salary range will be decided upon completion of the interview process, taking into account factors like leaving room for growth, internal fairness & parity, your demonstrated skills, and the depth of your experience.

Benefits and Perks

• Bonus points for security certifications from SANS or OffSec.
• In addition to our unique culture, Hex proudly offers a competitive total rewards package, including but not limited to, market-benched salary & equity, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible paid time off.

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as Remote USA with location information shown as Remote USA. The employment type is Full Time.

About the Company

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