Cloud Cyber Security Engineer

CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. Founded in 2022 by a seasoned leadership team, CHAOS has quickly become the place where world-class multi-disciplinary engineers come to build mission-critical technologies. CHAOS has a mission-focused culture, dedicated to solving the toughest technical challenges. Its unique agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping, while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world solutions.

As a Cloud Cyber Security Engineer at our vibrant Los Angeles headquarters, you will serve as the primary point of contact for all cybersecurity needs. In this hands‑on role, you'll ensure a challenging balance of Cybersecurity and Enablement across the enterprise. You will be one of the first Cloud‑Security‑focused hires and help build our internal security and infrastructure from the ground up.

You’ll work closely with the IT team and contribute to company‑wide IT initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, and process improvements, providing security inputs and advising best practice, in a dynamic, fast‑paced workplace.

• Help build and manage our Cloud Security Posture, related platforms and processes.
• Co‑own implementation of multiple enterprise Cybersecurity programs.
• Assist with security architecture reviews, roll‑outs, enhancements and initiatives.
• Research and implement security automations and partner with IT and other teams to implement into processes, procedures, and baselines.
• Design, document, and implement security solutions for cloud‑based systems, including IAM, network security, data protection, Dev Sec Ops , and compliance.
• Utilize cloud security best practices, including encryption, authentication, authorization, and audit capabilities.
• Maintain technical proficiency and certifications relevant to security solutions and architectures.
• Work full‑time hybrid and on‑site out of our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in information technology, computer science, or information systems management.
• 5+ years of experience in technology‑driven security solutions within defense or related industries.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: EDR, Firewall, SIEM, or other common Cybersecurity solutions.
• Experience with automation related to Cloud Infrastructure and Cloud Security.
• Experience in IT security risk assessments and industry frameworks (NIST 800 series, CMMC, CIS Controls, etc).
• Strong knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  Identity and Access Management (IAM), cryptography, key management, access controls, or security protocols (e.g., Multi‑factor, SAML, OAuth, etc).
• Expertise in Azure/AWS Infrastructure services and cloud security best practices.
• Strong analytical, system design, and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, proactive problem solver with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

• Experience either as a Cybersecurity Engineer, or SOC Engineer with a focus on Cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with scripting, automations and integration of multiple platforms and data sources.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
• Strong Linux, Azure, AWS and common Cloud Security Stack experience.

• Health Benefits: Your medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more
• Our Perks: free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: competitive base salaries, generous pre‑IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Company Size: 150 employees and counting!
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  About Us:
  
  We’re building the next generation of aerospace, defense and critical industry technologies with a seasoned team of mission‑focused individuals. We were founded in June 2022 and our goal is to become the platform where world‑class engineers come to solve critical, real‑world problems. We use agile engineering…