Cloud Security Engineer - Boston

Boston, MAHybridFull Time$175k - $200kJob DescriptionA leading global asset management firm is hiring a Cloud Security Engineer to join its growing cybersecurity and infrastructure organization. The company is known for its data-driven investment approach and extensive use of advanced technology, quantitative research, and cloud-based platforms to support global investment operations. As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will help protect critical cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications, and sensitive financial data while enabling secure innovation across the organization. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain cloud security controls across multi-cloud environments, with a primary focus on securing enterprise workloads, data platforms, and software development pipelines. You will work closely with infrastructure, software engineering, platform, and security teams to establish security best practices, improve threat detection capabilities, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Your responsibilities will include cloud architecture reviews, identity and access management, vulnerability management, security automation, incident response support, and the implementation of security monitoring solutions. Additionally, you will help develop security frameworks that enable the organization to safely scale its cloud footprint while maintaining a strong security posture. Required Skills & ExperienceStrong experience securing AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environmentsExperience with cloud security architecture and best practicesKnowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM)Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormationExperience with security monitoring, logging, and SIEM platformsKnowledge of networking, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud-native security servicesExperience with vulnerability management and remediation practicesProficiency with Python, PowerShell, or another scripting languageStrong understanding of security frameworks and compliance requirementsSolid software engineering and automation fundamentalsDesired Skills & Experience5+ years of cybersecurity or cloud security experienceExperience supporting financial services, fintech, or highly regulated environmentsKnowledge of container and Kubernetes securityExperience with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline securityCloud security certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, CCSK, or CCSPExperience with threat detection and incident responseBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related fieldWhat You Will Be DoingDaily Responsibilities100% Hands OnDesign and implement security controls for cloud infrastructure and enterprise applicationsMonitor cloud environments and respond to security alerts, vulnerabilities, and threatsPerform security reviews of new cloud services, architectures, and deploymentsDevelop and maintain automated security tooling and compliance controlsPartner with engineering teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycleManage identity, access, secrets management, and privileged access controlsEvaluate cloud configurations and recommend improvements to strengthen security postureSupport incident response investigations and security remediation effortsImplement and enhance cloud logging, monitoring, and threat detection capabilitiesDocument security standards, procedures, and architectural decisionsThe OfferBonus OR Commission eligibleYou will receive the following benefitsMedical InsuranceDental BenefitsVision BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)401(k) (including match, if applicable)Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.