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Lead Cloud Security Engineer (CISSP)

USAFull-time$146k–$186k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-09
Hybrid

Core

Lead cloud security reviews, assessments, and remediation for AWS, Azure, and GCP environments while architecting security controls and driving compliance.

Role type

Lead Cloud Security Engineer

Builds

Cloud security controls, compliance strategies, and risk management processes

Domain

Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Required skills

AWS security, Azure security, GCP experience, CISSP certification, Cloud Architect certification, security risk management, security control design, compliance strategy, security operations, team leadership

Preferred skills

GCP experience, AI/ML security knowledge

Technologies

AWS, Azure, GCP, GuardDuty

Responsibilities

Conduct cloud security reviews and assessments; Identify and remediate security and compliance issues; Implement preventative security controls; Make cloud networking changes and carry out security remediation; Lead the application of security processes to manage risks; Identify deficiencies in security requirements and design security controls; Lead security control operations and monitoring; Review, triage, and prioritize control output; Identify, evaluate, and recommend security technologies; Lead the team in defining and promoting information security policies; Champion compliance with internal and external regulations; Direct internal process improvement initiatives; Mentor junior staff

Seniority

Lead, hands-on IC with team leadership