Senior Cloud Security Engineer / DevSecOps / Azure & AWS

Motion Recruitment

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • $125,000-155,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
This global fintech organization is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer / Architect to help shape and secure their multi-cloud infrastructure. Operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated industry, the team is focused on tightening visibility and reducing risk across cloud environments, making this a great fit for someone who enjoys balancing technical depth with security strategy. The culture is laid-back and collaborative, but the work is focused and impactful, with strong cross-functional ties to both development and architecture teams. This is a Full-Time, Direct-Hire, Remote position working the EST/CST time zone.The position sits at the intersection of Cloud Architecture, DevOps, and Security, with a primary focus on Azure and AWS, as well as containerized workloads (Docker > Kubernetes). You’ll assess risk exposure, map vulnerabilities to deployed infrastructure, and help drive automation across cloud pipelines. Experience with infrastructure-as-code, container security, and working in hybrid or multi-cloud environments is key. Familiarity with PCI-DSS, SOX, or similar GRC frameworks is a bonus. Any exposure to Wiz or similar tooling is helpful, but a strong DevSecOps foundation is most important. This role functions as a bridge between the different IT teams, so you must be comfortable as a collaborator and communicator in the space.Required Skills & Experience
  • 5+ years of experience of hands-on cloud security, DevSecOps, or infrastructure security roles
  • Proven expertise with Azure and AWS, comfortable working in hybrid and multi-cloud environments
  • Strong experience securing containerized workloads (Docker preferred), including vulnerability scanning and remediation
  • Hands-on experience implementing automation pipelines with tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Terraform
  • Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure attack surfaces and risk mapping across services, containers, and VMs
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks like PCI-DSS and SOX, and how to align technical controls with audit requirements
  • Strong collaboration skills; able to work cross-functionally with development, security, and architecture teams.
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Terraform, GitHub Actions)
  • Experience in a SaaS or FinTech environment
  • Relevant certifications (CCA, CISSP, CCSK, AWS/Azure Security).
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
  • 40% Hands-on cloud and container security implementation
  • 30% Risk mapping and compliance planning
  • 20% Collaboration with internal security, engineering, and compliance teams
  • 10% Process documentation and reporting
Daily Responsibilities
  • 40% Conducting vulnerability scans, securing infrastructure, and improving cloud posture
  • 30% Leading client or team discussions to identify gaps and track mitigation
  • 30% Translating technical findings into actionable security and compliance plans
The Offer
  • Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment