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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer

Snap FinanceMetro 9, West Valley City
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Description

This position is responsible for the overall development, implementation and maintenance of the security systems and building security during the development life cycle. The Individual will work closely with all levels of the organization to ensure the maximum level of security consistent with organizational risk, information access requirements, and business strategies. A security specialist is expected to stay up-to-date on the latest intelligence, including hackers’ methodologies, to anticipate security breaches. They also are responsible for preventing data loss and service interruptions by researching new technologies that will effectively protect of Integrity, confidentiality, and Availability of the data and the systems.

How you'll make an impact :

  • Embed security into the software development lifecycle (SSDLC), from design to deployment.
  • Perform automated and manual vulnerability assessments across cloud, endpoint, and network assets.
  • Develop and maintain security automation pipelines for detection, remediation, and configuration compliance.
  • Monitor security tools and telemetry to detect real-time threats and anomalies across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
  • Partner with dev and infrastructure teams to secure CI / CD pipelines, containerized workloads, and serverless functions.
  • Harden infrastructure components (WAF, CDN, firewalls, proxies, IDPS) and validate their configurations continuously.
  • Collaborate with security program managers and compliance teams to support regulatory initiatives (e.g., PCI-DSS, GLBA, SOC 2).
  • Participate in incident response and post-mortem analysis, including containment, eradication, and lessons learned.
  • Evaluate new tools and emerging threats to drive a culture of continuous security improvement.
  • Provide training and guidance to internal teams on secure development, phishing awareness, and threat modeling.

What you'll need to succeed :

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • 3+ years in a security engineering or cybersecurity role, ideally in a fintech or regulated industry.
  • Proficiency with multi-cloud security best practices (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Experience with security tooling (e.g., Snyk, Tenable, Burp, AWS GuardDuty, GCP SCC, etc.).
  • Fluency in networking concepts (TCP / IP, DNS, HTTPS, OSI model).
  • Understanding of OWASP Top 10, secure coding, and web app / API security.
  • Knowledge of cryptographic protocols and data protection strategies.
  • Familiarity with IaC security (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and DevSecOps pipelines.
  • Advanced English skills with strong written and verbal communication skills.

    • What would make you stand out :

  • Hands-on experience in incident response, purple teaming, or threat hunting.
  • Knowledge of SIEMs, SOAR platforms, and detection-as-code practices.
  • Certifications : CISSP, OSCP, GCP Security Engineer, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent.
  • Exposure to compliance frameworks (SOC 2, GLBA, PCI-DSS) and how security engineering enables control coverage.
  • Experience running or supporting Security Programs
  • Experience collaborating across time zones and in globally distributed teams.

    • Why Join Us :

    Generous paid time off

    Competitive medical, dental & vision coverage

    401K with company match for US

    Company-paid life insurance

    Company-paid short-term and long-term disability

    Access to mental health and wellness resources

    Company-paid volunteer time to do good in your community

    Legal coverage and other supplemental options

    A value-based culture where growth opportunities are endless

    More :

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