Cloud Security Engineer

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

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:

• You have extensive experience in Cloud Security, with deep expertise in GCP and AWS
• You possess a strong understanding of Threat Modelling principles and their application to cloud infrastructure and architectural designs
• You have hands-on experience with cloud security tools and technologies, including DataDog for security monitoring and Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
• You have proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud security controls and configurations
• You have experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) in cloud environments, including the implementation and management of Just-in-Time (JIT) access solutions
• You have a 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) is a plus
• You are comfortable explaining technical security concepts, vulnerabilities, and effective mitigations to diverse audiences
• You are self-motivated, can work independently and effectively in a remote setting while maintaining a team-focused mindset
• You are highly skilled in documenting security processes and configurations and effectively sharing knowledge with other teams
• You have a good understanding of cryptography and its applications in cloud security
• You contribute to the security community (e.g., open source projects, conference talks, CTFs)