Cloud Security Engineer - Remote

Overview

The Cloud Security Engineer at WorkOS is responsible for securing cloud environments and infrastructure, ensuring that systems are protected against real-world threats while collaborating with various engineering teams.

In Short

• Focus on security of cloud environments and infrastructure.
• Blend security engineering with infrastructure context.
• Work with Infra and SRE teams to enhance security measures.
• Design and implement security controls across AWS and Kubernetes.
• Identify and resolve misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.
• Improve tooling for IAM and resource provisioning.
• Contribute to threat modeling and security incident response.
• Help with audit and compliance readiness.
• Document systems and build internal security knowledge.

Requirements

• Experience securing cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS.
• Familiarity with IAM, networking, and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of cloud attack techniques.
• Comfortable working independently in a high-autonomy environment.
• Nice to have: experience building internal security tooling.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

Benefits

• Fully distributed team with flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology.
• Engagement with a fast-growing customer base.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.