Cloud Security Engineer, Senior

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position currently.

Who We're Looking For

As a Cloud Security Engineer, you'll support the security of our cloud infrastructure by analyzing findings, assisting with remediation, and working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams. This hands-on role focuses on Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and offers the opportunity to grow into a subject matter expert (SME) in cloud security tools like CSPM and SIEM.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist in monitoring cloud environments (primarily AWS) using CSPM, SIEM, and other security tools.
• Review and triage security findings, working with engineering and DevOps teams to remediate issues.
• Support the development and fine-tuning of custom security policies and rulesets.
• Help maintain and improve cloud security hygiene by addressing misconfigurations, enforcing baseline security controls, and supporting security best practices in the cloud
• Analyze and document security findings, contributing to remediation efforts and process improvements.
• Build and maintain compliance dashboards, automated reports, and executive-level posture summaries.
• Contribute to internal knowledge bases and playbooks.
• Stay current with cloud security trends, tools, and best practices.
• Shadow and support senior engineers in threat modeling, risk assessments, and control implementation.

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of experience in cloud security, cybersecurity, or cloud operations.
• Expertise with at least one major cloud provider (AWS preferred).
• Basic understanding of cloud security concepts such as IAM, encryption, and network security.
• Exposure to CSPM, SIEM, and other cloud-native security tools (e.g., Orca, CrowdStrike Falcon, AWS Guard Duty).
• Manage and optimize Orca Security CSPM across AWS and Azure environments
• Ability to read and interpret security findings and logs.
• Partner with Cloud Engineering to build and publish secure infrastructure modules (Terraform)
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn and grow.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Basic scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, etc.) is a plus.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like CIS Benchmarks or NIST is a plus.

Added Bonus If You Have

• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools (e.g., Orca, CrowdStrike, Veracode, Xray).
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Security+, or equivalent.
• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Experience leveraging AI/ML tools to enhance cloud security operations (e.g., AI-assisted code review, automated threat analysis, intelligent alert triage)

What we'll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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