Cloud Security Engineer

About the role

TherapyNotes is seeking an experienced, hands-on Cloud Security Engineer to secure our cloud infrastructure, containerized workloads, and infrastructure-as-code pipelines. The right candidate brings deep expertise in cloud security posture management, Kubernetes and container security, and Zero Trust network access, and is comfortable working in a healthcare-regulated environment (HIPAA, HITRUST, HITECH). This role also contributes to broader security engineering efforts — vulnerability management, incident response, and identity and access security — as part of a small, collaborative security team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and secure cloud infrastructure and cloud-based applications, with a focus on Azure
• Secure containerized workloads and Kubernetes environments (e.g., AKS) — network policy, workload identity, runtime protection, and container image scanning
• Own and mature cloud security posture management (CSPM) — continuously identify and remediate misconfigurations across cloud environments
• Secure infrastructure-as-code orchestration platforms — access control, secrets management, and deployment approval workflows for Terraform/OpenTofu pipelines
• Manage and secure identities in Microsoft Entra ID through Conditional Access, Entitlement Management, and just-in-time (JIT) privileged access models
• Review network diagrams and proposed connectivity changes, provide security input on segmentation and sensitive data flows, and work with IT and SRE teams to address identified concerns
• Administer Zero Trust network access and edge security tooling to secure access to corporate and cloud resources
• Hands-on management of broader security solutions across the organization: SIEM, DLP, E/XDR, vulnerability management
• Monitor security alerts, respond to and escalate incidents, and participate in the incident response on-call rotation
• Conduct threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and risk evaluations; document findings, manage mitigation, and report status to leadership
• Develop queries, scripts, integrations, and automated workflows that improve cloud security operations
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure security is continuously integrated into the SDLC and CI/CD pipeline
• Conduct periodic cloud configuration and access reviews to ensure compliance with security standards
• Participate in audits and assessments, supporting governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering or related role
• Deep, hands-on experience securing cloud infrastructure and cloud-based applications (Azure preferred, AWS a plus)
• Hands-on network security experience and a strong understanding of network architecture, connectivity, segmentation, and firewall controls
• Experience securing containerized workloads and Kubernetes environments (e.g., AKS) — network policy, workload identity, runtime protection
• Experience with cloud security posture management (CSPM) and remediating misconfigurations across cloud environments
• Experience securing IaC orchestration platforms — access control, secrets management, and deployment approval workflows (e.g., Terraform, OpenTofu)
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, Entitlement Management, and just-in-time (JIT) privileged access models
• Experience with Zero Trust / SASE tooling (e.g., Cloudflare Zero Trust, WAF, Gateway, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS) and compliance frameworks (HITRUST, PCI DSS)
• Proven ability to conduct security assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response
• Strong understanding of OS platforms (Windows, Linux) and endpoint security
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, Security+, or a cloud security certification (Azure/AWS) preferred

Additional Skills

• Familiarity with GitOps tooling (Argo, Flux) for secure deployment in Kubernetes environments
• Network or Systems Engineering background a huge plus
• Familiarity with programming/scripting languages a plus
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development, with a commitment to staying updated and trained on the latest trends and technologies
• Eagerness to engage in new challenges and adapt quickly
• Strong work ethic and drive to take ownership of projects and see them through to completion
• Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively with cross functional teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary - $110,000-$150,000
• Employer sponsored health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Annual company profit sharing
• Personal development/training budget
• Open, collaborative work environment
• Extensive 2-week onboarding plan
• Comprehensive mentorship program