Security Engineer

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our team and work closely with the Director of Cloud Engineering & Cybersecurity. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing security solutions to protect cloud infrastructure, applications, and sensitive data. You will play a key role in threat detection, incident response, compliance, and automation, ensuring the security of our cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevSecOps processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement security best practices across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Secure IAM policies, network security groups, encryption standards, and container security (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Implement zero-trust architectures and cloud-native security controls.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats using SIEM tools (Splunk, Datadog, Sentinel, etc.).
• Perform log analysis, threat hunting, and incident investigation.
• Collaborate with security teams to mitigate cyber risks and ensure real-time security monitoring.
• Integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate security tasks using Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Implement and manage container security tools (OPA, Falco, Aqua, Prisma).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, CIS Benchmarks.
• Define and enforce security policies and governance models.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or infrastructure security.
• Hands-on experience securing AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, firewalls, encryption, network security, and Kubernetes security.
• Proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash, or PowerShell for security automation.
• Experience with SIEM solutions, threat intelligence, and incident response.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, CIS, etc.).
• Certifications (nice to have): CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security, OSCP, CEH.

Why work for Launchpad?

• 100% remote
• People first culture
• Excellent compensation in US Dollars
• Hardware setup for working from home
• Work with global teams and prominent brands based in North America, Europe, and Asia
• Training allowances
• Personal time off (PTO) for vacations, study leave, personal time, etc.
• ...and more!