Hex · 14 hours ago
Cloud Security Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expHex Technologies is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join their security team. The role involves ensuring the security and resilience of cloud infrastructure while collaborating with engineering teams to secure cloud-native applications.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage security solutions and controls for AWS environments and Kubernetes clusters, including appropriate isolation/sandboxing methods for Hex’s RCE-as-a-Service platform
Build, deploy, and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, ensuring robust security standards are enforced
Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and audits on AWS cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes deployments
Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security best practices into CI/CD pipelines
Monitor and respond to cloud security incidents, identifying root causes and recommending remediation actions
Provide expertise in compliance requirements related to cloud security (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
Mentor engineers and advocate for cloud security across the organization
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, with extensive expertise in AWS
Demonstrated proficiency with Kubernetes security including cluster hardening, role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and container vulnerability management
Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with Terraform
Familiarity with AWS security services (e.g., IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, WAF)
Solid understanding of secure software development lifecycle practices, CI/CD security, and DevSecOps methodologies
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred
Familiarity with CNAPP solutions such as Wiz
Familiarity with SIEM solutions such as Panther
Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), and Terraform Associate certification are highly desirable
Bonus points for security certifications from SANS or OffSec
Benefits
Market-benched salary & equity
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible paid time off
Company
Hex
Hex is changing how people use data by building a collaborative, shareable analytics workspace.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$171.5MKey Investors
avraSequoia CapitalAndreessen Horowitz
2025-05-28Series C· $70M
2023-03-23Series Unknown· $28M
2022-03-22Series B· $52M
Leadership Team
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Barry McCardel
Co-Founder and CEO
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