Cloud Security Engineer

What You Bring:

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in cloud security engineering.
• Strong organizational, administrative, project management and communication skills will be required to manage the overall security program.
• Deep hands-on experience with Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security services and best practices is essential and managing cloud security alerts in our SIEM.
• Demonstrable experience configuring Entra ID and Azure Cloud features.
• Proven expertise in securing SaaS applications and understanding of common SaaS security challenges.
• Extensive experience with scripting skills, network security principles and implementation in cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud identity and access management (IAM) principles and best practices across multi-cloud.
• Solid knowledge of compliance frameworks and regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently, multitask and work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a strong attention to detail.
• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field
• 7-10 years progressive cloud security experience.
• 4+ years of experience securing, configuring and supporting cloud environments (Azure and GCP)
• 4+ years of experience supporting a security operations center, managing security alerts, configuring SIEMs and, creating custom alerts using PowerShell, Python or Bash scripts
• Security Certifications: CISSP is required
• Bonus Points If You Have:
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) for security automation.
• Scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and practices.
• The Perks of Working for Appspace:
• For all our US based team members, we offer a variety of benefits from competitive salaries, medical, dental and vision coverage, disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, mental health resources, 401(k) plan and a fully paid parental leave program.
• Additional perks include:
• Generous PTO
• Flexible work schedules
• Remote work opportunities
• Paid company holidays
• Appspace Quiet Fridays (No non-essential internal meetings scheduled)
• A casual dress work environment
• Disclaimer:
• Appspace is committed to equitable compensation practices and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. For jurisdictions that require pay scale disclosure, a general compensation range may be provided during the initial stages of the interview process. Final compensation will be based on multiple factors including experience, skills, certifications, and overall fit for the role.
• If you are located in a jurisdiction with specific pay transparency requirements, we will be happy to discuss the relevant range during your application process.