Engineer Cloud Security (AWS/Azure)

TL;DR

Cloud Security Engineer (AWS/Azure): Managing and securing cloud infrastructure environments by implementing and maintaining secure, reliable, and scalable network architectures. Focus on applying strong expertise in cloud security controls, networking, and firewalls to protect systems against evolving threats while supporting operational performance and resilience.

Location: Remote (US). Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT. You will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption.

Salary: $105,700.00 – $149,275.00

Company

hirify.global is transforming financial lives through a flexible work environment and fluid career paths, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

What you will do

• Implement and manage secure cloud network infrastructure to support performance, security, scalability, and reliability.
• Integrate security measures and best practices into the development lifecycle.
• Architect secure and resilient AWS and Azure environments aligned with industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Design and implement security controls and policies to reduce unauthorized access, data breaches, and related risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support timely resolution of security incidents and security-related issues.
• Create and maintain Terraform scripts to provision and manage infrastructure resources using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing network infrastructure, particularly in innovation lab or cloud development environments.
• Extensive knowledge of security controls, protocols, and best practices across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Strong expertise in AWS and Azure, including architecture, security, and automation capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with IaC tools with a focus on Terraform.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience building, tuning, and operating detections using cloud-native tools (GuardDuty, Security Hub) and SIEM platforms (Splunk).
• Ability to investigate cloud logs (CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, audit logs).

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, AWS Certified Security, or similar credentials.
• 3+ years managing security controls, including defining security policies and guardrails.
• 4+ years of cloud network security experience, including reviewing tools and making recommendations on utilization and strategy.
• 2+ years performing network and application security administration and threat assessments.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment and fluid career paths with internal mobility.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year.
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year.
• Paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).