Senior Cloud Security Engineer

The Security Operations team is at the heart of information security at Tricentis, monitoring the digital landscape for anomalous activity and taking action when needed. We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to help drive the security strategy, architecture, and continuous improvement of our cloud and SaaS environments. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced security professional who can independently lead complex security initiatives, influence technical decisions across the organization, and partner with engineering teams to build secure-by-design solutions at scale. This role combines hands-on technical execution with strategic leadership in a fast-paced, cloud-first environment.

Design, implement, and continuously improve security controls, detection capabilities, and automation across AWS and Azure environments. Serve as a subject matter expert on cloud security architecture, driving secure design principles and best practices. Lead security assessments, threat modeling, and risk analysis for cloud infrastructure, applications, and third-party SaaS platforms. Develop and enhance cloud security monitoring, detection engineering, and incident response capabilities. Partner with Engineering, DevOps, IT, and Product teams to integrate security controls throughout the software development lifecycle. Identify opportunities to automate security processes and drive scalable, sustainable solutions. Lead remediation efforts for security findings and provide technical guidance to stakeholders. Investigate and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and recommending preventative measures. Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of security standards, policies, and operational processes. Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, and cloud security trends, proactively recommending improvements. Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Information Security , including significant hands-on experience securing AWS and/or Azure environments. Deep understanding of cloud security architecture, identity and access management, network security, and security monitoring. Strong knowledge of common attack methodologies, threat actors, and modern mitigation techniques. Experience implementing and managing cloud-native security services, security tooling, and automated controls. Proven experience leading security initiatives and driving cross-functional projects. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Experience communicating complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership stakeholders. Ability to work independently, prioritize competing initiatives, and make sound security decisions in ambiguous situations. High level of integrity, accountability, and professional judgment.

Experience developing security automation using Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or similar technologies. Experience with SIEM platforms, detection engineering, log management, and threat hunting. Experience configuring and managing EDR, vulnerability management, and endpoint security solutions. Strong background in incident response, digital forensics, and security investigations. Experience securing modern DevOps environments, including CI/CD pipelines, secrets management, infrastructure as code, and containerized applications. Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, serverless technologies, and cloud-native architectures. Experience working within compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, or similar standards. Industry certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, or equivalent. What Success Looks Like Acts as a trusted advisor for cloud security decisions across the organization. Drives measurable improvements in security posture through automation, detection coverage, and risk reduction. Successfully leads