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Grainger · 2 days ago

Senior Cloud Security Software Engineer - Security Products & Automation

Lake Forest, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $184K/yr

5+ years exp

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. They are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Software Engineer to design and build the next generation of cloud-native security products and automation frameworks, focusing on enhancing visibility, detection, and response across Grainger’s cloud environments.

HospitalityIndustrialManufacturingOffice SuppliesSupply Chain Management

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Architect and develop internal security products and API abstraction layers for tools like CrowdStrike, Rapid7, Wiz, and others

Build scalable APIs, SDKs, and microservices that unify data models, authentication, and automation across security platforms

Write high-quality code (Python, Go, or TypeScript) for event-driven and serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, SQS, EventBridge, and API Gateway

Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or AWS CDK to deploy and manage security services

Integrate with enterprise systems such as Splunk, Google SecOps, Wiz, and Rapid7 using RESTful APIs and webhooks

Build automation pipelines to orchestrate detection, investigation, and remediation across cloud and hybrid environments

Instrument services with metrics, logs, and traces; monitor with Datadog, CloudWatch, and Grafana

Ensure SLAs and SLOs are met through automated health checks and alerting

Incorporate secure coding standards, code reviews, and automated testing throughout CI/CD pipelines

Apply threat modeling and least-privilege principles to all developed components

Work closely with Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Operations teams to deliver resilient, automated, and secure platforms

Document APIs, SDKs, and workflows for reusability and internal developer enablement

Qualification

Cloud-native applicationsAPI developmentInfrastructure-as-CodeAWS servicesSecure coding practicesCI/CD pipelinesIntegration experienceCollaboration skillsDocumentation skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience as a software engineer or security developer building APIs, services, or automation frameworks

Proficiency in Python, Go, or TypeScript, and experience developing cloud-native applications on AWS

Deep experience with AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM, and serverless services (Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge)

Proven integration experience with APIs from platforms such as CrowdStrike, Wiz, Rapid7, or Splunk

Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or AWS CDK)

Knowledge of secure coding, authentication (OAuth2/OIDC), and data protection best practices

Preferred

Experience developing internal security products or platforms (e.g., Verity-style tools)

Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering for code generation, testing, or enrichment

Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, GIAC Cloud Security Automation, or CISSP

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.

18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.

6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.

Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.

Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

Company

Grainger

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As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.

Founded in 1927

Savannah, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees