Cloud Security Engineer (Kubernetes)

TL;DR

Cloud Security Engineer (Kubernetes/Cloud): Building and optimizing security controls for platform hosting and cloud environments with an accent on zero-trust architecture and service mesh security. Focus on automating security processes, managing PKI/mTLS, and securing multi-cloud Kubernetes clusters.

Location: Hybrid (USA)

Salary: $150,100 — $225,100 USD

Company

hirify.global is the company behind the PlayStation brand, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to millions of users worldwide.

What you will do

• Manage service mesh architectures (Istio, Kong) and API gateways to enable secure east-west communication.
• Oversee PKI and certificate lifecycles, including issuance, rotation, and mTLS deployment in Kubernetes.
• Implement zero-trust security models and fine-grained access control policies across distributed systems.
• Secure Kubernetes environments using namespace isolation, workload identities, and network policies.
• Develop automation solutions in Python and Go to integrate security controls into DevSecOps pipelines.
• Collaborate with product and platform teams to define and implement cloud-based security applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in Python and Go scripting and programming.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, and containerized environments (Kubernetes).
• Deep knowledge of security guidelines including mTLS, OAuth2, JWT, RBAC, and ABAC.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana and Datadog.
• Must be eligible to work in the US (indicated by 401k and US benefit structure).

Nice to have

• Technical certifications such as CISSP or CCSP.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and wellness programs.
• Employee discounts for Sony products.
• Flexible hybrid working policy.