Senior Cloud Security Engineer - Boston/DevSecOps/AWS
Motion Recruitment · Boston, MA · 1 mo ago
HybridFull-time
Daily Responsibilities
- Build cloud security standards, reference architectures, and enterprise guardrails
- Develop automated controls that continuously validate cloud security compliance
- Partner with cloud platform teams to secure shared services and infrastructure
- Design and maintain identity security solutions across cloud ecosystems
- Implement secure patterns for API, microservice, and application deployments
- Evaluate cloud risks and provide remediation guidance to engineering teams
- Drive security automation initiatives that reduce manual operational overhead
- Support compliance initiatives related to data protection and financial regulations
- Conduct cloud architecture reviews for high-impact business initiatives
- Enhance enterprise-wide visibility through cloud monitoring, reporting, and governance solutions
About the Role
This role sits at the intersection of cybersecurity, cloud platform engineering, and digital innovation, supporting a large-scale environment that delivers investment, retirement, brokerage, and wealth management solutions to millions of clients.
Requirements
- Experience securing large-scale AWS and Azure environments
- Strong understanding of cloud governance and security architecture
- Experience implementing Zero Trust security principles
- Deep knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Hands-on experience with Terraform, Terraform Enterprise, or CloudFormation
- Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
- Strong scripting skills using Python, PowerShell, or Bash
- Knowledge of Regulatory frameworks and security compliance standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
Skills
- Experience supporting large enterprise cloud transformation initiatives
- Financial services or fintech industry experience
- Experience securing digital customer-facing applications and APIs
- Experience with Kubernetes, container security, and service mesh technologies
- Experience with AWS Organizations and Azure Landing Zones
- CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or Azure Security certifications
- Experience working within highly regulated environments
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) (including match, if applicable)