Remote Principal Cloud Security Engineer

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Principal Cloud Security Engineer to join their team for a fully remote, work-from-home opportunity. This role is critical in architecting, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions across their cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP). You will be responsible for defining security best practices, developing automated security controls, and leading incident response efforts for cloud environments. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cloud security principles, threat landscapes, and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). You will proactively identify and mitigate security risks, conduct security assessments and penetration testing, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. This role involves close collaboration with development, operations, and compliance teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps). You will also mentor junior security engineers, contribute to security strategy, and stay at the forefront of emerging cloud security threats and technologies. Responsibilities include designing and deploying security tools for monitoring, logging, and alerting; managing identity and access management (IAM) policies; and implementing robust data protection strategies. Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) and security automation is highly valued. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred. A minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years focused specifically on cloud security, is essential. Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud-specific security certifications are strongly preferred. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication and leadership skills are necessary. You must be comfortable working independently and driving initiatives in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce security best practices and policies for cloud environments.
• Lead incident response and forensic investigations for cloud security events.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
• Implement and manage IAM, network security, and data protection controls.
• Champion DevSecOps principles and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate security processes and deploy security monitoring tools.
• Mentor junior security engineers and contribute to security strategy.
• Stay current with cloud security threats, trends, and technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, with 5+ years in cloud security.
• Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP security best practices.
• Experience with security automation, IaC, and DevSecOps.
• Advanced security certifications (CISSP, CCSP) are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.