Principal Cloud Security Engineer

Progress

Principal Cloud Security Engineer responsible for driving cloud security implementations at Progress. Ensuring secure, scalable environments while providing technical leadership and mentoring engineering teams.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeBelen • 🇨🇷 Costa RicaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud security engineering and architecture, with a focus on implementing scalable security controls and compliance across multi-cloud environments. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, mentor engineers, and enforce security best practices through policy-as-code frameworks.

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Cloud Security EngineeringInfrastructure-As-Code (Terraform, Ansible)Policy-As-Code (Open Policy Agent)Multi-Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)Container and Kubernetes Security

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Hard Skills

Cloud Security EngineeringInfrastructure-As-CodePolicy-As-CodeSoftware EngineeringSecurity Controls ImplementationIAM ManagementEncryption TechniquesVulnerability ManagementCompliance AuditingSecurity Architecture

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

TerraformAnsibleOpen Policy AgentAWSAzureGCPKubernetesContainer Security ToolsSecurity TechnologiesPolicy Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceISO 27001 ComplianceSOC II Compliance

Industry Keywords

Cloud SecurityEnterprise Security PoliciesCompliance RequirementsSecurity PostureSecure-By-Default Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate enterprise security policies into scalable, enforceable cloud security architectures.
Architect secure multi-cloud platform solutions aligned with enterprise security and compliance requirements.
Partner with Security to evaluate and integrate security technologies.
Implement and enforce security controls through policy-as-code frameworks.
Build reusable IaC modules and guardrails for consistent enforcement.
Embed security controls across infrastructure and platform services.
Implement controls across IAM, encryption, networking, vulnerability management, and compliance auditing.
Provide technical leadership across engineering teams.
Mentor engineers and promote secure-by-default practices.
Continuously improve platform security posture.
Drive implementation and enforcement of cloud security controls at scale.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
Extensive experience in cloud security engineering and architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Strong software engineering skills.
Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
Experience with policy-as-code, Open Policy Agent (OPA), and automated enforcement.
Experience complying with industry standards (ISO 27001, SOC II) and regulatory requirements.
Strong understanding of container and Kubernetes security.
Experience leading large-scale initiatives and mentoring engineers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance plan providing coverage for a wide range of medical services, including doctor visits, dental, emergency care, and preventative care, for yourself, your spouse, or your dependent children (until 18 years old and up to 25 years old if they are full-time students, with proof of eligibility).
Life and disability insurance for our employees.
Competitive salary, bonus or commission (according to your position), and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback.
A paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays.
A variety of leave plans, including additional paid time off and other leaves.