Cloud Security Engineer

Perdue Farms, Inc•Salisbury, MD

40d•$126,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cloud Security Engineer to join our growing security team. In this role, you will be responsible for securing cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and services across multi-cloud environments. You will work closely with DevOps, IT, and development teams to design and implement best practices for cloud security, threat detection, incident response, and compliance. This position is based in Corporate HQ in Salisbury, MD. Relocation assistance is available. The salary range for this position is $126,000 - $190,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1-year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security and/or SecOps environments.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and security monitoring.
Experience with security automation and Infrastructure-as-Code.
Familiarity with container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) is a plus.
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CCSP) are highly desirable.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR solutions.
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools.
Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and secure cloud architectures.
Ability to conduct root cause analysis and write detailed incident reports.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure.
Monitor cloud environments for security breaches and respond to incidents in a timely manner.
Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and technical standards in cloud deployments.
Perform threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis of cloud environments.
Automate security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA) for code, containers, and infrastructure.
Integrate security controls, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
Evaluate and deploy cloud-native security tools.
Automate security operations using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
Ensure compliance with relevant standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, HIPAA, or GDPR.
Participate in incident response planning, testing, and post-incident reviews.
Stay up to date on the latest cloud security trends, threats, and technologies.