Staff AWS Cloud Security Engineer

TLDR

Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable AWS infrastructure, while establishing best practices and mentoring a team in a fast-paced environment.

In This Role, You Will...

Cloud Security Engineering and Architecture

  • Design and implement enterprise-grade AWS security architectures using zero-trust principles  
  • Develop organization-wide security standards for IAM, VPC configurations, and data protection mechanisms  
  • Architect multi-account AWS environments with Security Hub, GuardDuty, and AWS Config integrations  
  • Lead Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) initiatives using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/CloudFormation)  
  • Network Security 
  • Design and support secure network architectures using AWS constructs (TGW, GWLB, Firewalls)  
  • Implement layered defenses with WAF, Firewalls, Security Groups, and Network ACLs  
  • Optimize security controls for hybrid cloud environments and SD-WAN integrations  
  • Cloud Vulnerability Management

  • Establish risk-based vulnerability prioritization frameworks for cloud assets  
  • Develop automated remediation pipelines using CI/CD tools and OPA policies  
  • Conduct attack surface analysis through cloud-specific threat modeling  
  • Leadership Expectations  

  • Mentor a team of 2 or more Cloud Security Analysts  
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with SRE, ProdSec, IT, and Software Engineering teams  
  • Develop security training programs and cloud security certification paths  
  • Oversee vendor relationships for cloud security tooling and services  
  • Proven experience developing security analysts through mentorship  
  • Strong background in creating security policy frameworks and technical documentation
  • Qualifications
  • 10+ years of Security Engineering experience supporting production and/or DevOps environments, both Cloud and On-premises, along with proficiency with security automation using Python/Go and/or Terraform  
  • Experience implementing, administering, and supporting Cloud platform system/network vulnerability scanning tool(s), and development of microservice-based architectures
  • Deep understanding of NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK Cloud Matrix, and CIS AWS Benchmarks 
  • Strong understanding of vulnerability scoring frameworks and business risk decision making
  • Experience with: hybrid enterprise environments (cloud plus on-premises data centers); DevOps tools, artifact repositories, and Infra-as-code technology; dashboard technologies.
  • Expert-level AWS security implementation experience
  • Bonus Qualifications
  • AWS Certifications / AWS Certified Security - Specialty 
  • XSOAR (preferably Palo Alto Networks) and general automation development experience Experience with shell scripting, API usage and integration in Linux and Windows
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Engineer 
  • About Zoox
    Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.


    Accommodations
    If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

    A Final Note:
    You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

    Zoox is building a fully autonomous vehicle fleet from the ground up, coupled with the ecosystem necessary to launch this technology into urban environments. By integrating robotics, machine learning, and innovative design, Zoox is paving the way for a new era of mobility-as-a-service.

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    $219,000 – $263,000 per year
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