Cloud Security Engineer

Cleerly

. Lead the design, build, and security of cloud infrastructure .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on AWS security, cloud-native architecture, and DevSecOps practices. Proficient in automating security controls and monitoring within CI/CD pipelines while ensuring compliance with industry standards such as HIPAA and HITRUST.

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AWS SecurityCloud-Native ArchitectureDevSecOpsInfrastructure-As-CodeCISSP

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Hard Skills

Security EngineeringCloud Security Posture ManagementPythonTerraformKubernetesDockerCSPM ToolsSIEMDLP ImplementationsVulnerability Remediation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceSlackConfluenceJiraZoom

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCNAPP

Industry Keywords

Digital HealthcareHIPAA ComplianceHITRUST ComplianceSOC Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerKubernetesPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, build, and security of cloud infrastructure
Establish cloud architecture security standards
Implement infrastructure-as-code security controls across cloud environments
Maintain cloud security posture and execute core cloud security functions
Architect secure, scalable cloud systems
Collaborate with engineering and security leadership to design, build, and maintain secure cloud architecture
Monitor and analyze cloud-specific threat landscapes and mitigate public-cloud misconfiguration risks
Monitor and triage CSPM and cloud-native security alerts and conduct forensic investigations
Partner with DevOps to automate security monitoring and alerting in CI/CD pipelines using IaC
Integrate automated vulnerability scanning and security testing into the development lifecycle
Coordinate cross-functional vulnerability remediation
Design and audit cloud-native security controls for HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC compliance
Monitor and evaluate system and application security configurations
Participate in containment, eradication, and recovery throughout the security incident response lifecycle
Consult with software engineering teams on secure cloud architecture and application features

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 to 8+ years of dedicated Security Engineering experience focused on AWS security, cloud-native architecture, and DevSecOps
Experience building and architecting security infrastructure from the ground up, serving as primary architect and functional owner of the security domain
Experience implementing cloud-native security tooling, such as CSPM and CWPP, and embedding automated security controls into CI/CD deployment pipelines
Proficiency in Python, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker/containerization strategies
Strong understanding of SaaS risk management and hardening processes
Experience with DLP implementations and management
Previous experience in a startup environment
CISSP, CNAPP, or related certifications
Experience developing or implementing new tooling using the latest resources or technologies
Experience implementing or using CSPM tools such as Wiz, Orca, or AWS security tools suite
Experience implementing and tuning SIEM and event management tools
Experience in the digital healthcare industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Prior experience with Google Workspace, Slack, Confluence/Jira, and Zoom is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

10% target annual bonus
Paid benefits
Employee perks
Access to Cleerly offices in Denver, Colorado; New York, New York; Dallas, Texas; and Lisbon, Portugal
Remote work for most teams
Travel for some team meetings and cross-functional projects, typically once per month or once per quarter