Principal Cloud Security Engineer

Position overview

We are looking for a seasoned and proactive Principal Cloud Security Engineer to join our security team. In this role, you will be responsible for securing our cloud-native infrastructure and services across AWS, GCP, and other environments that power our global digital banking and crypto platform.

As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls that safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems. You’ll collaborate with engineering, Platform, and product teams to ensure our cloud operations are resilient, compliant, and security-first by design.

We're looking for someone who brings strong technical expertise, a builder’s mindset, and the ability to work independently on complex problems. If you thrive in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment, and enjoy working at the intersection of infrastructure and security, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain cloud security controls across AWS and GCP to protect our infrastructure, applications, and data.

• Take full ownership of security projects, driving them from initial concept through development, testing, and deployment.

• Review, write and deploy  infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security solutions using Terraform.

• Continuously assess cloud environments using Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) platforms like Wiz.

• Support monitoring, detection, and response for cloud threats by integrating with tools such as AWS GuardDuty, Security Hub, and GCP Security Command Center.

• Participate actively in incident response and forensic analysis for cloud-related security events.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform threat modeling and secure architecture reviews for new services and infrastructure changes.

• Help reinforce a security-first culture by sharing best practices and participating in awareness initiatives.

Skills needed

• 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, DevSecOps, or related infrastructure security roles. with demonstrable expertise in securing cloud environments (especially AWS and/or GCP).

• Strong hands-on experience with securing AWS and/or GCP environments (IAM, VPCs, workload protection, encryption, etc.).

• Proficiency in Terraform, with a focus on building and enforcing secure cloud infrastructure.

• Solid experience with cloud-native security tools and CSPM solutions like Wiz, Prisma Cloud, or Orca Security.

• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO) and their practical application in cloud environments.

• Familiarity with container security concepts.

• Solid grasp of DevSecOps principles, with proven experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and operational processes.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a proactive mindset and the capability to adapt to new challenges in dynamic environments.

• Relevant certifications are a plus, such as: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Other recognized cloud security certifications.

Other requirements

• A dedicated workspace.

• A reliable internet connection with the fastest speed possible in your area.

• Alignment with Our Values and the Xapo Values-Driven Leadership principles.