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Job Description: Staff Engineer, Cloud Security
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Job Title: Staff Engineer, Cloud Security  

Department: Product Development & Delivery  

About the Role: 

The Staff Cloud Security Engineer serves as a key technical leader within the security organization, responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving cloud security infrastructure and practices. This role combines hands-on engineering with strategic guidance, supporting both DevOps and engineering teams to enhance system and data security across the organization. The Staff Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to embed security into the software development lifecycle, while also mentoring team members and promoting a culture of security awareness. With a focus on technical leadership and execution, this position plays a critical role in shaping the company's overall security posture and improving developer experience at scale.

What You'll Do:

Lead the design and implementation of security solutions across various domains, including cloud security, network security, application security, and data protection.
Maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
Collaborate on security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
Refine security monitoring and alerting systems to detect and respond to security incidents.
Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Provide expert-level guidance and support to engineering and operations teams on security-related matters.
Research and evaluate new security technologies and solutions to enhance our security posture.
Participate in incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and remediation of security incidents.
Contribute to secure code development training
Mentor and coach engineering team members
Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, trends, and best practices.
Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and standards (SOC 2, NIST, HIPAA, HITRUST, where applicable).
Provide advanced troubleshooting support for security-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to service delivery
You’re a great fit for this role if:

Technical Skills & Experience:

At least 8+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on security engineering
8+ years coding experience in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools
Deep understanding of security principles, frameworks, and best practices
Strong technical experience in AWS Cloud security
Experience with Least Privilege AWS IAM Permissions Designs and Management
Experience with Security monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (SIEM, MDR, etc)
Knowledge and experience managing network security (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs)
Proven track record managing application security and vulnerabilities (SAST/DAST, secure coding practices)
Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines and integrating security into these processes
Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to explain technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Ability to mentor engineers and lead by example
Apply judgment and experience to balance trade-offs between competing interests
Advocate for security best practices while minimizing friction with the end user experience
Preferred Qualifications: