Hex
Cloud Security Engineer
$199K–$295K
Remote - US +2 · Remote · Full-time · Posted Feb 6, 2026
- Location
- Remote - US
San Francisco
New York - Experience
- 5+ years of cloud security engineering experience.
About the job
Secures Hex’s AWS cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes-based applications by designing security controls, embedding security practices into engineering workflows, and responding to incidents.
What you'll do
- Design and manage AWS and Kubernetes security controls, including isolation and sandboxing for the RCE-as-a-Service platform.
- Build and maintain secure Terraform infrastructure, and conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and audits.
- Support CI/CD security, respond to cloud incidents, advise on compliance, and mentor engineers.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of cloud security engineering experience, with extensive AWS expertise.
- Proficiency in Kubernetes security, including cluster hardening, RBAC, network policies, and container vulnerability management.
- Expert-level Terraform knowledge and hands-on experience.
- Understanding of secure software development, CI/CD security, and DevSecOps.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with AWS security services, CNAPP solutions such as Wiz, and SIEM solutions such as Panther.
- Relevant AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, SANS, or OffSec security certifications.
Pay
$198,750 - $295,000 USD base salary
Tools
AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, WAF
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