Calix

Staff Cloud Security Engineer

Calix

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: CaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $136,000 - $265,700 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and services
  • Monitor and respond to security events and incidents in cloud environments
  • Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and procedures
  • Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and mitigation strategies
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Terraform templates with embedded security controls
  • Implement, manage, and monitor endpoint security solutions in cloud environments, including tools such as Cortex XDR and SentinelOne
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot cloud-based firewall technologies
  • Apply zero trust principles through strict network segmentation, authentication, and authorization across our cloud environments
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into CI/CD pipelines
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, or similar roles
  • 5+ years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols
  • Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and distributed systems
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms in Google Cloud Platform or AWS (GCP preferred)
  • Experience securing CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and internal tooling
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Relevant GCP certifications (e.g., Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer) are highly desirable
Benefits
  • Eligible for a bonus
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
cloud security assessmentscloud security policiesInfrastructure as CodeTerraformendpoint security solutionscloud-based firewall technologieszero trust principlesCI/CD pipelinessecurity engineeringcloud-native architectures
Soft Skills
technical leadershipmentorshipcommunication skillscollaborationcontinuous learning
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in computer scienceGoogle Professional Cloud Security Engineer