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Atlas · 7 hours ago

Sr. Cloud Security Engineer

Atlas is a global Employer-of-Record (EOR) provider dedicated to enabling companies to manage talent across borders. The Senior Cloud Security Engineer will safeguard the Azure cloud environment and HR platform, leading penetration testing and application security efforts while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain security controls for cloud environments Azure & AWS
Conduct advanced penetration testing across cloud workloads, APIs, and containerized environments to identify vulnerabilities and validate application security controls
Lead application security reviews, including threat modeling, static/dynamic analysis, secure code review, and remediation guidance
Partner closely with the development and DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, provide secure-coding best practices, and support product teams during architecture/design
Architect, implement, and optimize security controls across AWS/Azure/GCP environments (IAM, VPC, KMS, WAF, Secrets Management, Logs)
Strengthen security across Azure workloads, data, and identities using tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud, SentinelOne, Purview, and SonarQube
Collaborate with and support DevOps and Engineering teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps)
Manage network and web application firewalls to protect internal systems and applications
Integration of SIEM and IDS solutions with cloud monitoring tools for real-time alerting and automated remediation
Work with our SOC to ensure appropriate logging and alerting are configured and administered. Review Alerts and ensure timely resolutions are conducted
Build and monitor systems and security dashboards to ensure availability and potential issues are addressed immediately
Participate in ISO 27001 SOC 2, or CIS benchmark security program and audits. Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and cloud configuration audits
Monitor and respond to security incidents, anomalies, and potential threats in our cloud environment and applications
Develop and automate security controls, guardrails, and incident response playbooks
Stay current on the latest cloud security trends, HR data protection laws, application security, and SaaS security best practices

Qualification

Cloud SecurityPenetration TestingApplication SecurityAzure Security ServicesCompliance FrameworksSecurity Monitoring ToolsScripting SkillsISO 27001DevSecOpsInfrastructure as CodeContainer SecurityData Privacy

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
7+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security roles, penetration testing, application security, app development support and ideally in SaaS or HR tech environments
Strong expertise with MS Azure security services (e.g., IAM, Key Vault, Auth0, Key Cloak)
Deep understanding of data privacy, encryption, access management, application security, and secure API design
Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as ISO27000, SOC 2, GDPR
Experience with security monitoring tools (e.g., SIEMs, CSPM solutions)
Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation of security tasks

Preferred

Certifications like AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, or CCSP
Experience securing containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless environments
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and its security implications
Prior experience working with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) or similar data-sensitive platforms

Benefits

Country-specific benefits
Flexible PTO
Your birthday off and a day for you to volunteer and give back to the organization of your choice
Generous Parental Leave Program
Growth and development opportunities with access to a top learning content provider

Company

Atlas is a technology platform that helps companies expand across borders, onboard talent, manage compliance, and pay their global workforce

H1B Sponsorship

Atlas has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$220M
Key Investors
Sixth StreetGuidepost Growth Equity
2022-09-15Series B· $200M
2020-08-14Series A· $20M

Leadership Team

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Jim McCoy
Chief Executive Officer
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