Security Engineer

We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to help strengthen and modernize public cloud security across Google Cloud Platform, Azure, and AWS. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape secure cloud deployment patterns, advance policy-as-code practices, and support enterprise CSPM efforts in a collaborative, security-focused environment.
Responsibilities

• Develop and publish secure cloud architecture standards and reference patterns for common deployments across public cloud environments
• Build reusable Terraform modules and automation to help engineering teams adopt secure-by-default practices
• Design, test, and maintain policy-as-code libraries to automate cloud security controls and compliance
• Support the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing improvement of CSPM capabilities, with a strong focus on Wiz
• Partner with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to identify risks and drive remediation efforts
• Create scalable automation and security controls that improve governance and reduce operational risk
• Contribute to secure cloud remediation strategies while minimizing disruption to existing environments

Skills

• Current Google Cloud Professional certification
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform in enterprise environments
• 3+ years of production Terraform development experience in complex environments
• Proven experience writing and maintaining policy-as-code using Open Policy Agent (OPA)
• Experience building reusable policy libraries
• Hands-on experience with Wiz for cloud security posture management and remediation
• Strong scripting and automation skills with Python, Bash, or similar languages
• Solid understanding of cloud and on-premises networking, IAM, compute, storage, databases, and SDN
• Ability to analyze technical issues, work independently, and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting Azure and/or AWS environments
• Familiarity with GitHub, GitHub Actions, or Atlantis
• Background combining infrastructure engineering and cloud security
• Experience evaluating or implementing enterprise cloud security tools and automation frameworks
• Comfort working in Agile environments and collaborating across multiple teams

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We welcome candidates who bring different perspectives, experiences, and approaches, and we value collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning.

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.