Cloud Security Engineer

Glean

18d • 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.

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
• Good coding skills (for example in Go/Python/Java/C++ etc)

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.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage, generous time-off policy, and the opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan to support your long-term goals.
• When you join, you'll receive a home office improvement stipend, as well as an annual education and wellness stipends to support your growth and wellbeing.
• We foster a vibrant company culture through regular events, and provide healthy lunches daily to keep you fueled and focused.

What This Job Offers

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