Cloud Security Engineer

This is a remote position.

Job Description: Cloud Security Engineer – 5+yrs Role 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).

Originally posted on Himalayas