Cloud Security Engineer

Glean is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Security Engineer to join our this role you will play a crucial part in architecting and securing the cloud infrastructure of our organization with a focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure. You will be responsible for identifying security gaps designing solutions and utilizing cloud-native technologies to enhance our security posture. Additionally you will be expected to develop security-specific features related to authentication authorization and audit logging (AAA) and contribute to the overall security strategy of the organization.

You will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and architect secure cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure.
• Identify potential security vulnerabilities and gaps in existing infrastructure and propose remediation plans.
• Implement cloud-native security technologies and best practices to address identified gaps.
• Analyze security logs and metrics to proactively detect and respond to security incidents.
• Develop and deploy security controls such as identity and access management (IAM) network security policies and encryption mechanisms.
• Leverage software engineering skills to create security-specific features particularly in the areas of authentication authorization and rate limiting.
• Create documentation and train and guide team members and other stakeholders on security best practices.

About you:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong software engineering skills with proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python Go Java).
• Experience with cloud platforms preferably AWS of Azure and a willingness to become proficient in both.
• Familiarity with cloud-native security tools and services (e.g. AWS IAM GCP Identity and Access Management VPC security).
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols and technologies (e.g. OAuth OpenID Connect).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Thrive in a customer-focused tight-knit and cross-functional environment - being a team player and willing to take on whatever is most impactful for the company is a must
• A proactive and positive attitude to lead learn troubleshoot and take ownership of both small tasks and large features
• Familiarity with cloud native development practices in AWS/Azure is a plus

Location:

• This role is hybrid (4 days a week in our Mountain View CA office)

Compensation & Benefits:

The standard base salary range for this position is $185000 - $260000 annually. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location level job-related knowledge skills and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation equity and benefits.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation Medical Vision and Dental coverage generous time-off policy and the opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan to support your long-term goals. When you join youll receive a home office improvement stipend as well as an annual education and wellness stipends to support your growth and wellbeing. We foster a vibrant company culture through regular events and provide healthy lunches daily to keep you fueled and focused.

We are a diverse bunch of people and we want to continue to attract and retain a diverse range of people into our organization. Were committed to an inclusive and diverse company. We do not discriminate based on gender ethnicity sexual orientation religion civil or family status age disability or race.

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