Key skills
Cloud Security EngineeringInfrastructure as CodeCloud Platforms (GCP/AWS)Security ProtocolsCI/CD Pipeline SecurityCloud-native ArchitecturesCommunication SkillsTechnical LeadershipMentorshipAWSGCPGoogle CloudTerraformCI/CDLeadershipCommunicationNetwork SecurityCloud SecurityZero TrustFirewall
About this role
Calix provides cloud software platforms and services for communications service providers. They are seeking a highly skilled Staff Level Cloud Security Engineer to lead efforts in building and maintaining secure infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance their cloud ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and services
- Monitor and respond to security events and incidents in cloud environments
- Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and procedures
- Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and mitigation strategies
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Terraform templates with embedded security controls
- Implement, manage, and monitor endpoint security solutions in cloud environments, including tools such as Cortex XDR and SentinelOne
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot cloud-based firewall technologies
- Apply zero trust principles through strict network segmentation, authentication, and authorization across our cloud environments
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into CI/CD pipelines
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, or similar roles
- 5+ years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols
- Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and distributed systems
- Proficiency in cloud platforms in Google Cloud Platform or AWS. (GCP preferred)
- Experience securing CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and internal tooling
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Relevant GCP certifications (e.g., Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer) are highly desirable