Cloud Security Engineer

Glean

5d•Remote

About The Position

Glean is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Security Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in architecting and securing the cloud infrastructure of our organization, with a focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure. You will be responsible for identifying security gaps, designing solutions, and utilizing cloud-native technologies to enhance our security posture. Additionally, you will be expected to develop security-specific features related to authentication, authorization, and audit logging (AAA), and contribute to the overall security strategy of the organization. You will: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and architect secure cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure. Identify potential security vulnerabilities and gaps in existing infrastructure and propose remediation plans. Implement cloud-native security technologies and best practices to address identified gaps. Analyze security logs and metrics to proactively detect and respond to security incidents. Develop and deploy security controls, such as identity and access management (IAM), network security policies, and encryption mechanisms. Leverage software engineering skills to create security-specific features, particularly in the areas of authentication, authorization, and rate limiting. Create documentation and train and guide team members and other stakeholders on security best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Strong software engineering skills, with proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java).
Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS of Azure, and a willingness to become proficient in both.
Familiarity with cloud-native security tools and services (e.g., AWS IAM, GCP Identity and Access Management, VPC security).
Knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols and technologies (e.g., OAuth, OpenID Connect).
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Thrive in a customer-focused, tight-knit and cross-functional environment - being a team player and willing to take on whatever is most impactful for the company is a must
A proactive and positive attitude to lead, learn, troubleshoot and take ownership of both small tasks and large features

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with cloud native development practices in AWS/Azure is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and architect secure cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure.
Identify potential security vulnerabilities and gaps in existing infrastructure and propose remediation plans.
Implement cloud-native security technologies and best practices to address identified gaps.
Analyze security logs and metrics to proactively detect and respond to security incidents.
Develop and deploy security controls, such as identity and access management (IAM), network security policies, and encryption mechanisms.
Leverage software engineering skills to create security-specific features, particularly in the areas of authentication, authorization, and rate limiting.
Create documentation and train and guide team members and other stakeholders on security best practices.