Senior Cloud Security Engineer

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Senior Cloud Security Engineer in USA

Apex Technology, Inc.
Full time
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USA
08/22/2026
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Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities

Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS GovCloud, Azure, Google Cloud, and hybrid environments.
Maintain compliance with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, RMF, DoD Impact Levels, and Secure Cloud Computing Architecture requirements.
Configure IAM, RBAC, JIT access, key vaults, and Zero Trust security principles.
Deploy and optimize cloud security, CSPM/CWPP, SIEM, threat detection, monitoring, and response tools.
Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing simulations, configuration reviews, audits, and continuous monitoring.
Develop and maintain SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, risk reports, policies, standards, and security procedures.
Investigate indicators of compromise, threat intelligence, alerts, and cloud security incidents; perform root-cause analysis and coordinate response activities.
Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices using automation.
Review cloud architectures, recommend security improvements, and provide subject-matter expertise, guidance, and training to engineering teams.
Coordinate with configuration management teams on secure hardware and software changes and cyber-terrain documentation.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field, or five or more years of equivalent professional experience in cloud security engineering.
Five to nine or more years of cloud security engineering experience in AWS GovCloud, Azure, Google Cloud, or multi-cloud environments.
Hands-on knowledge of cloud security, IAM/RBAC, encryption, network security, logging, monitoring, container security, and Kubernetes security.
Experience with SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners, threat intelligence, security automation, infrastructure-as-code, Python or PowerShell scripting, and cloud-native security services.
Experience with NIST, FedRAMP, RMF, Azure Sentinel, NESSUS, Burp Suite, Microsoft Defender, or equivalent tools.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance & Identity, Security+, CEH, CySA+, GCIH, or related CSSP certification are listed as additional qualifications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are required.
Ability to work onsite five days per week at the Playa Vista, California office.

Benefits

Equity participation in Apex.
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, plus $100,000 of life insurance at no cost.
Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days and growing to more than 20 days annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
401(k) plan with a stated company match of 100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%.
Eight weeks of paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement up to $350 per day for work-related travel.
Daily catered lunch, unlimited snacks, office socials, recreational activities, family gatherings, and an in-person Playa Vista office.
Dream desk setup and required productivity tools.
Full-time, onsite work five days per week in Playa Vista, California.

Salary: $150k - $200k/yr

Apex Technology, Inc.

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