
Staff Cloud Security Engineer
Calix
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United 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
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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