Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer

Location: Remote, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits Offered: Vision, Medical, Life, Dental, 401K
Gross annual base salary: USD 86,000 - 112,000
Additional variable compensation and benefits may apply. Total compensation is based on experience, skills, and location using objective, job-related criteria.

Summary

We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join our Information Security team and play a key role in protecting and continuously improving the security posture of OneStream's cloud environment, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. This position is responsible for helping safeguard OneStream's cloud services, corporate information, and customer data by identifying and mitigating risk through proactive security monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability management, secure configuration, and cloud security governance. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to help ensure cloud technologies and services are deployed and operated securely in alignment with business and security objectives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve security controls and configuration baselines across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, aligned with industry standards and frameworks.
• Configure, administer, and optimize cloud security solutions, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB), and related technologies.
• Conduct security assessments of cloud resources, applications, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and containerized workloads to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, excessive permissions, and other security risks.
• Perform vulnerability management activities, including prioritizing findings, coordinating remediation efforts, and validating corrective actions.
• Configure and enhance cloud security monitoring, threat detection, investigation, response, and automation capabilities using Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), Kusto Query Language (KQL), and related technologies.
• Collaborate with Cloud, Compliance, and other internal teams to ensure cloud services are designed, deployed, and maintained in accordance with security best practices, organizational standards, and industry hardening standards such as CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIGs.
• Respond to customer security inquiries, assessments, and questionnaires by gathering, validating, and communicating information regarding security controls, cloud technologies, and security practices.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, dashboards, alerts, and reporting to improve security visibility and operational effectiveness.
• Support internal and external audits by gathering evidence, validating control adherence, and demonstrating compliance with organizational, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Support incident response activities by investigating suspicious, anomalous, or unauthorized activity within cloud environments and participating in security investigations.

Required Education and Experience

• BS/BA in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or technology-related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of experience securing cloud-based infrastructure, services and technologies.
• Experience identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security risks within cloud environments.
• Experience applying cloud security principles to secure cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure, through secure configuration, least-privilege access, data protection, threat detection and response, and security hardening aligned with industry standards.
• Experience deploying, administering, and using security technologies such as Microsoft Defender, SIEM, CASB, vulnerability management, and related security functions
• Working knowledge of Azure Log Analytics, Kusto Query Language (KQL), PowerShell, Bash, and REST APIs.
• Working knowledge of identity and access management concepts, including Microsoft Entra ID, role-based access control (RBAC), authentication, authorization, and least-privilege access.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with incident response, incident management, and change management processes.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working for a Cloud Service Provider (CSP), Managed Service Provider (MSP), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, or similarly regulated cloud environment.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure, including securing cloud-native technologies, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and containerized workloads.
• Understanding of security controls and compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar standards.
• Understanding of identity and access management (IAM) concepts, technologies, and protocols including Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect (OIDC).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies and deployment practices, such as ARM, Bicep, Terraform, and Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Working knowledge of network security principles, networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, TLS), and firewall technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., AZ-500, AZ-104, SC-200, SC-300, SC-100, Security+, Cloud+, or equivalent).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Effective prioritization and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability to changing technologies, priorities, and business needs.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Who We Are

OneStream is how today's Finance teams can go beyond just reporting on the past and Take Finance Further by steering the business to the future. It's the only enterprise finance platform that unifies financial and operational data, embeds AI for better decisions and productivity, and empowers the CFO to become a critical driver of business strategy and execution. Our vision is to be the operating system for modern finance, digitizing core financial functions and empowering the CFO to become a critical driver of business strategy. To learn more visit

Why Join The OneStream Team

• Transparency around corporate structure, salary, and benefits
• Core value of customer success
• Variety of project work (not industry-specific)
• Strong culture and camaraderie
• Multiple training opportunities

Benefits at OneStream
OneStream employees are passionate, hardworking individuals who go above and beyond to keep our customers happy and follow through on our mission statement. They consistently deliver the best and in turn, we make every effort to keep them cared for and happy. A sample of the benefits we provide are:

• Excellent Medical Plan
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development
• Retirement Plan

All candidates must be legally authorized to work for any company in the country where this position is located without sponsorship.

OneStream is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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