Cloud Application & AI Security Engineer

Zoetis • Parsippany, NJ

6h • Remote

About The Position

Zoetis’ Tech and Digital organization is seeking an experienced cloud security professional to support its Cloud Security function. The role strengthens and evolves security standards for cloud resources and applications and contributes to security initiatives by partnering with engineering and business teams to design and implement practical, risk-based controls. The primary cloud platforms are Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The position also supports application security capabilities, including SAST, DAST, and SSPM, and contributes to AI security by supporting assessments of new AI initiatives during intake and helping ensure appropriate safeguards are considered. The engineer provides technical guidance and risk-based recommendations throughout the design, implementation, and ongoing support of security solutions. This is a remote, full-time regular position; approximately 5%–10% travel may be required. The U.S. base salary range is $93,000–$140,000, with eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and long-term incentives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in IT, information security, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Experience supporting cloud security solutions in Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID security and administration, including application registrations, enterprise applications, service principals, API permissions, OAuth 2.0/OpenID Connect, admin consent, credential management, access reviews, and least-privilege practices.
• Experience with scripting, automation, or infrastructure-as-code technologies such as Terraform, PowerShell, Python, or Ansible to support secure cloud deployments and operations.
• Familiarity with security tools and practices related to CSPM, CIEM, SAST, DAST, SIEM, and cloud-native security monitoring.
• Experience with DevOps and cloud deployment tools or processes such as Terraform, Ansible, Docker, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience contributing to cloud security reviews, threat modeling, risk assessments, security standards, vulnerability management, or cross-functional security initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, architecture, privacy, risk, and compliance teams and provide clear, practical technical guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical security concepts for technical and business audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify security risks, evaluate options, and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Initiative and ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
• Ability to work across technical and business functions within a matrixed organization.
• Strong customer-service orientation and commitment to responsive, high-quality support.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the United States for Zoetis; individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working across both Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or CISSP.
• Experience in a corporate or enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with security considerations for AI, machine learning, or generative AI, including data protection, access controls, secure integrations, prompt-injection risks, data leakage, logging, monitoring, and third-party AI services.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen and support the security of Zoetis’ Azure and AWS cloud environments through effective, risk-based security practices.
• Apply cloud security standards across architecture, infrastructure, and applications while balancing security requirements with business objectives.
• Support application security and vulnerability management capabilities, including SAST, DAST, and SSPM.
• Promote secure identity and access management practices, including least-privilege access across cloud environments and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Support security assessments for new AI initiatives and help ensure appropriate safeguards are identified and implemented.
• Partner with engineering, architecture, privacy, risk, compliance, and business teams to improve security and support organizational objectives.
• Identify and communicate security risks, recommendations, and technical requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to cloud security reviews, risk assessments, security standards, threat modeling, and other cross-functional security initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and risk-based recommendations throughout the design, implementation, and ongoing support of security solutions.

Benefits

• Healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one.
• 401(k) plan with a company match and profit-sharing contribution.
• Four weeks of vacation.
• Short-term incentive compensation eligibility.
• Long-term incentives eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior