Braze is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join our existing Security Engineering function. As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer, you will work on a diverse set of initiatives, including designing secure cloud architectures, implementing and improving end-to-end cloud security controls, and managing and optimizing security tooling.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience working in Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, or DevSecOps in a product-focused company
- Demonstrable, expert level skills in modern enterprise networking
- 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
