Cloud Security Engineer - Remote Position

About the Role

We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join our dynamic team at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC. This fully remote position focuses on ensuring the security of our cloud infrastructure and applications. As a Cloud Security Engineer remote, you will collaborate closely with IT and Development teams to define, implement, and monitor application and cloud security standards.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Business Development teams to establish and maintain application security standards and secure development lifecycles.
• Monitor cloud environments for security posture and recommend improvements to enhance security measures.
• Conduct security assessments and reviews of cloud architecture and application configurations to identify risks and recommend solutions.
• Define and document security requirements for application deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code templates.
• Advise on secure design principles and help teams interpret security requirements within software delivery workflows.
• Stay current with cloud security trends, vulnerabilities, and best practices, translating them into actionable guidance.
• Support incident response investigations and remediation planning related to cloud and application security.
• Participate in and contribute to strategic planning initiatives and security operations functions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cloud security, application security, or cybersecurity engineering.
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms and cloud security technologies.
• Working knowledge of common programming languages (e.g., C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL) to review security-relevant application logic.
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps tooling including SAST, SCA, or DAST solutions.
• Familiarity with Azure application security capabilities and secure deployment practices.
• Excellent communication skills to explain security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to Have

• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, CKS).
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Familiarity with cloud monitoring and security tooling (CSPM, SIEM, IAM tools).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Support for incident response and security operations.