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Cloud Security Engineer
Cloud Security EngineerFeldspar & Flint • Austin, TX, US
Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer

Feldspar & Flint • Austin, TX, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Cloud Security Engineer

Compensation : $130,000–$150,000 base + bonus + equity

Location : Austin, TX (Hybrid)

About the Role

The Cloud Security Engineer will enhance and protect evolving cloud and on-prem environments. This role plays a critical part in strengthening enterprise security posture, modernizing infrastructure, and safeguarding sensitive data across a mix of AWS, Azure, and virtualization platforms.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on cloud security experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering and business teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design secure cloud architectures and implement data protection measures across cloud-based systems and services.
  • Leverage AWS and Azure native security features, tools, and best practices.
  • Manage and optimize enterprise security technologies including CNAP, CSPM, SIEM , vulnerability scanners, firewalls, and related platforms.
  • Apply security frameworks and standards such as NIST 2.0 and CIS benchmarks.
  • Monitor for threats, triage potential security incidents, and develop and maintain incident response procedures.
  • Partner with development, BI, and IT infrastructure teams to embed strong security controls into all systems and processes.
  • Perform updates, upgrades, and maintenance on infrastructure services and business applications (including after-hours work as needed to minimize impact).
  • Use programming / scripting languages such as Python , PowerShell , and Linux command-line utilities for automation and troubleshooting.
  • Support Windows servers and Active Directory administration.
  • Support Nutanix and VMware hyper-converged infrastructure environments.
  • Maintain endpoint and access security solutions including EDR, MFA, and DLP.
  • Support Citrix remote access and Blackberry mobility solutions.
  • Manage enterprise-level data backup and replication platforms.
  • Take full ownership of issues from identification through final resolution.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • 2–5 years of relevant hands-on experience in cloud and infrastructure security.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security principles and architectures.
  • Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure .
  • Cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security , CCSP ) highly preferred.

    • Personal Attributes

  • Strong understanding of organizational objectives and the ability to align technical actions to business priorities.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong research, analytical, and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Ability to prioritize and make sound decisions in high-pressure or emergency situations.
  • Adept at explaining technical concepts in clear, user-friendly language.
  • Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Customer service mindset with the ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.
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