Cloud Security Engineer

MoonPay is a unified payments platform for digital currency, aiming to onboard the world to the decentralized economy. The Cloud Security Engineer will fortify the cloud infrastructure through security reviews, threat modeling, and automated controls while collaborating with teams to integrate security best practices throughout the infrastructure lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Threat Modelling of architectural infrastructure changes and new cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes deployments in GCP and AWS
• Design, implement, and manage robust security controls and configurations for our GCP and AWS environments
• Develop and maintain secure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and tools
• Implement, manage, and enhance Cloud Security monitoring using DataDog, including alert configuration, response procedures and not just rely on out of box (OOTB) rules
• Implement and manage Just-in-Time (JIT) access solutions for elevated privilege access to cloud resources
• Establish and manage the cloud incident management process and program, including leading incident response activities for cloud security events
• Collaborate with infrastructure and development teams to integrate cloud security best practices throughout the infrastructure lifecycle
• Research and evaluate emerging cloud security threats and vulnerabilities, and develop effective mitigation strategies
• Develop and deliver cloud security training and awareness programs to engineering and relevant teams
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of cloud security standards, policies, and documentation, ensuring they are up-to-date
• Manage the future of our cloud security posture, driving continuous improvement and strategic initiatives
• Accurately document cloud security configurations, processes, and knowledge, and effectively disseminate this information to other teams
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and drive remediation for cloud infrastructure
• Support requirements and evidence requested from auditors, compliance and regulators

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in Cloud Security, with deep expertise in GCP and AWS
• Strong understanding of Threat Modelling principles and their application to cloud infrastructure and architectural designs
• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools and technologies, including DataDog for security monitoring and Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud security controls and configurations
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) in cloud environments, including the implementation and management of Just-in-Time (JIT) access solutions
• Proven ability to establish and manage incident response programs specifically for cloud environments
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages relevant to cloud automation and security (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Go, or similar)
• Comfortable explaining technical security concepts, vulnerabilities, and effective mitigations to diverse audiences
• Self-motivated, can work independently and effectively in a remote setting while maintaining a team-focused mindset
• Highly skilled in documenting security processes and configurations and effectively sharing knowledge with other teams
• Good understanding of cryptography and its applications in cloud security
• Contribute to the security community (e.g., open source projects, conference talks, CTFs)
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, SANS) are a plus but not required
• Background experience includes working in a disruptive technology environment, ideally within FinTech, SaaS, or Crypto