Sr Cloud Security Engineer

About the role

The Senior Cloud Security Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and operating cloud security capabilities across the enterprise. This role requires strong technical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work independently and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure Azure configurations, guardrails, and reference architectures across identity, network, compute, and data
• Own and mature Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), including risk prioritization, remediation, and baseline alignment
• Implement, tune, operate, and optimize cloud security tooling and core security platforms, including Microsoft Defender, WAF, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, CyberArk, CrowdStrike, and related capabilities
• Define and enforce security guardrails for AI usage and secure adoption of AI platforms
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cloud and AI security risks, including misconfigurations, access risks, and emerging threats
• Partner with platform and application security teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and enable secure AI-assisted development practices
• Build automation to improve remediation, monitoring, and compliance reporting at scale
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership while serving as a senior escalation point for complex issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of experience in cloud security, cybersecurity engineering, or related fields
• Hands-on experience securing Azure environments, including identity, network, and platform services
• Experience implementing and operating cloud security controls and tooling
• Strong understanding of cloud security risks and misconfiguration patterns, including identity and access risks
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) and policy-as-code
• Proven ability to assess risk, prioritize remediation, and drive issues to resolution
• Comfort working independently, taking ownership, and delivering outcomes with minimal oversight
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with engineers, architects, and leadership

Qualifications

• The ability to meet or exceed the attendance and timeliness requirements of their departments
• On-call work may be required based on business needs and role assignment
• The ability to work well in a team environment and be capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with other staff, departments, and customers

Skills

• Experience securing AI/ML or AI-enabled platforms and implementing guardrails for enterprise AI usage
• Familiarity with AI-related threats (e.g., prompt injection, data leakage, model misuse)
• Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, HIPAA)
• Experience in healthcare or other regulated industries

Benefits

Commutes to Omaha, Nebraska office are allowed. Remote flexibility is available, with 1 day per week in the office. Travel to headquarters based on business needs is possible for those living in approved states.

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule

Flexible schedule with 1 day per week in the office.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other employee perks.

Company

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is a mission-driven organization dedicated to championing the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve. Join us in making a difference!