Cloud Security Engineer - Boston, MA
motion recruitmentEast Boston (MA)
Cloud Security Engineer - Boston, MA
Posted today
motion recruitmentEast Boston (MA)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Overview:
In this role you will strengthen and scale the cloud security program across modern environments. You collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to secure cloud-native applications, improve governance, and protect critical systems. You’ll design controls, automate compliance, and respond to threats in a hands-on, highly technical setting. This opportunity combines engineering, architecture, and strategic security to drive resilience in a hybrid Boston-area environment. Compensation / Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Benefits Vision Benefits PTO 401(k) with company match Flexible work arrangements
Responsibilities:
Design and implement security controls across cloud infrastructure and applications Conduct cloud security assessments, architecture reviews, and risk analyses Monitor cloud environments for threats and vulnerabilities Improve IAM governance, privilege management, and access controls Partner with engineering to embed security in pipelines Develop security automation to boost operations Lead remediation of vulnerabilities and findings Support incident response and cloud security monitoring initiatives Promote security best practices across the organization
Key requirements:
5+ years in Information Security, Cloud Security, or related field Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP Strong IAM, network security, and cloud-native controls understanding IaC security with Terraform or CloudFormation Knowledge of container and Kubernetes security best practices Experience with vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, and cloud security monitoring tools Scripting/automation with Python, PowerShell, or Bash Understanding of NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, or SOC 2 Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field collaborative detail-oriented critical thinking Terraform CloudFormation Kubernetes security
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