Cloud Security Engineer - Risk Reduction

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Security Engineer to join our team, focusing on risk reduction within public cloud platforms. This role offers the opportunity to drive critical remediation efforts and enhance security solutions in a dynamic environment.

• Develop and implement mitigation plans to address high-priority cloud security issues across GCP, Azure, and AWS.
• Coordinate the rotation of mismanaged cloud secrets in collaboration with engineering and infrastructure teams.
• Identify root causes of security issues and implement strategies to prevent recurrence in future deployments.
• Validate the effectiveness of remediation efforts and collaborate with partner teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Stay updated on evolving technologies and best practices in cloud security to enhance overall team performance.

• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering with a strong focus on GCP.
• Proficiency in writing automation scripts and pipelines for cloud environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, particularly in Terraform for complex environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges independently.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey Agile concepts and collaborate with team members.

• Familiarity with Azure or AWS cloud platforms.
• Experience using Git Hub or Atlantis for version control and collaboration.
• Background in cloud security practices and principles.
• Ability to anticipate potential issues and outages in proposed remediation plans.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our mission.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at  Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $69 - $107 per hour based on qualifications and experience.