Cloud Security Engineer - Senior

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Automation Engineer to design, build, and operate AI-driven automation and agent-based systems for cloud and information security operations. This role focuses on developing production-grade services that ingest, analyze, and act on security data across cloud environments and security platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong Python engineering skills, deep cloud experience, and a practical understanding of security operations to deliver scalable, reliable automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud security automation and AI agents using Python and Terraform.
• Build and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines from security platforms, including:
  • Cloud security posture and configuration tools (e.g., Wiz).
  • Endpoint and threat detection platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike).
  • SOC tools, alerting systems, and security event sources.
• Implement agent workflows using Azure Foundry, AWS Bedrock, Claude Agent SDK, Claude Code, and Agent Core.
• Integrate automation and agents into an Agent365 control plane.
• Develop logic to support vulnerability detection, prioritization, and remediation workflows.
• Deploy, scale, and monitor automation services using AWS-native services.
• Integrate and process security data from Microsoft Azure environments as required.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable Python code suitable for production environments.
• Use AI-assisted coding tools responsibly within established SDLC and security best practices.
• Collaborate with security, platform, and product teams to translate security requirements into automated solutions.
• Design, deploy, and integrate MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers to provide secure, structured access to external tools, APIs, and security systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AWS, including deploying and operating backend services.
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts, such as:
  • Vulnerability management.
  • Cloud security posture management (CSPM).
  • Threat detection and incident response.
• Experience integrating with third-party APIs and data collectors and MCP services.
• Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including:
  • Version control (Git)
  • Code reviews
  • Testing and CI/CD
  • Secure coding practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree is required for this position.

Pay

$90 - $95/hour W2

Schedule

12+ month assignment

Location

Work-from-Home