Braze is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join our existing Security Engineering function. We are looking for an engineer with deep cloud security expertise who can partner with DevOps, Infrastructure, and Product Engineering teams to strengthen our cloud posture, secure our platforms, and help drive the future of Cloud Security at Braze.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience working in Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, or DevSecOps in a product-focused company
- Expert-level knowledge of AWS security, including IAM, control plane security, network controls, logging, monitoring, and cloud-native security services
- Strong understanding of GCP security, with Azure familiarity as a plus
- Significant experience with self-managed Kubernetes/K8’s
- Hands-on experience with CrowdStrike, Tenable, and native cloud CSPM/CWPP tooling
- Proven track record as an incident responder in cloud environments
- Strong understanding of run-time security, CSPM concepts, cloud forensics, and vulnerability management workflows
- Deep operational experience with IAM, RBAC, and integrations with external identity providers
- Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform preferred)
- Strong Python skills for automation and SOAR workflows
- Knowledge of securing distributed systems, including experience with self-managed databases such as MongoDB
- Familiarity with common security frameworks and regulations (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST), and understanding how they apply to cloud environments
- Ability to articulate risk clearly and provide actionable mitigation strategies to engineering teams
- Strong knowledge of patch management, base image hardening, and version management in containerized and VM-based environments
Benefits
- Competitive compensation that may include equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
- A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
- Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
