Senior Cloud Security Engineer - Cloud Compliance - Boston

Daily Responsibilities

• Develop automated controls that validate cloud security configurations and policies
• Build monitoring solutions that measure security control effectiveness across cloud environments
• Create tooling that identifies compliance gaps and recommends remediation actions
• Partner with engineering teams to implement standardized security baselines
• Automate evidence collection and reporting processes for security and audit requirements
• Assess cloud resources against established security policies and technical standards
• Develop dashboards and metrics that provide visibility into security posture and risk exposure
• Support internal and external audit activities through technical validation and reporting
• Evaluate emerging cloud services and ensure alignment with security requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cloud security standards, processes, and automation capabilities

About the Role

The Senior Cloud Security Engineer will be responsible for developing technical solutions that continuously assess, validate, and enforce security controls across cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on security control effectiveness and automated compliance management, partnering with various teams to ensure cloud environments consistently meet organizational security standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Strong experience securing AWS and/or Azure cloud environments
• Experience implementing cloud security controls and compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of cloud governance and configuration management principles
• Experience with security automation and policy enforcement tools
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform
• Understanding of cloud logging, monitoring, and reporting platforms
• Experience developing scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Knowledge of regulatory and security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, SOC 2, or ISO 27001
• Experience with vulnerability management and cloud security assessments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cloud security, cybersecurity, or security engineering experience
• Experience supporting financial services or regulated environments
• Experience with cloud compliance automation platforms
• Familiarity with cloud-native governance and security services
• Experience with risk management and audit processes
• Experience developing dashboards and security metrics
• CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, CISA, or equivalent certifications
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field