Staff Cloud Security Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and scale secure AWS environments that balance innovation and compliance.
• Build and maintain Terraform modules and infrastructure-as-code pipelines to ensure consistent, auditable, and secure deployments.
• Lead regular security assessments, perform vulnerability testing, and drive incident response efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD workflows and product lifecycles.
• Define IAM strategies, implement network segmentation, apply encryption standards, and establish continuous monitoring practices.
• Detect anomalies, investigate alerts, and respond to evolving threats across our cloud ecosystems.
• Guide peers on secure design, share knowledge of emerging risks, and promote cloud security best practices.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats and tools while shaping our long-term security strategy with creativity and foresight.

What You Bring

• Deep experience in cloud security engineering with a strong focus on AWS.
• Mastery of Terraform and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Expertise in IAM, encryption, network security, and logging/monitoring best practices.
• Hands-on experience with endpoint protection (EDR, MDM, antivirus, etc.).
• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, or HIPAA.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or TypeScript).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities across technical and non-technical teams.
• Bonus Points: Certifications like AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP, or GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD); Familiarity with AWS security services such as GuardDuty, Security Hub, Detective, WAF, CloudTrail, or SIEM platforms; Experience with container and Kubernetes security (EKS, Docker, Aqua Security); Understanding of Zero Trust architectures and modern identity strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and equity packages for all employees
• Healthcare Plan: Platinum medical, dental, and vision
• Free life insurance: Including long-term disability & short-term disability
• Unlimited PTO: Uncapped vacation days & paid holidays
• Maternity & paternity leave
• 401(k) Contribution: Assured contributes 3% of your income, even if you don't contribute
• WFH Benefits: Lunch on us 2x/week, monthly phone stipend & other home office perks
• Health FSAs & HSAs: Pre-tax accounts for out-of-pocket medical expenses
• Team events & Offsites: We're remote, but we regularly get together

Our Commitment

• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.