# Senior Cloud Security Engineer

**Company:** [Yext](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/yext)
**Location:** Hyderabad, India
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Experience:** 6+ years
**Skills:** AWS, GCP, Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, Go, PowerShell, Bash, SAST, DAST, SIEM, Mitre Att&Ck
**Posted:** 2026-07-31

> Leads cloud and product security maturity through automated controls, container security, vulnerability management, threat modeling, and DevSecOps practices across AWS and Google Cloud. Requires 6+ years of cloud or product security experience and hands-on expertise with infrastructure as code, Kubernetes, and security automation.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Lead the maturity of cloud and enterprise security programs by identifying infrastructure gaps and developing optimized, automated solutions.
- Design, deploy, and maintain immutable cloud security controls across AWS and Google Cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
- Define, implement, and monitor security baselines for containerized workloads and orchestration platforms, with a focus on Docker and Kubernetes runtime security.
- Integrate automated security testing, including SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and secret scanning, into CI/CD deployment pipelines.
- Oversee cloud vulnerability scanning, prioritize vulnerabilities based on runtime risk, and coordinate remediation across engineering teams.
- Lead security architecture reviews and threat-modeling sessions for cloud-native applications, providing actionable recommendations to Product and Engineering stakeholders.
- Author and contribute to cloud security policies, procedures, and standards, mapping technical controls to SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
- Support security incident response efforts and promote DevSecOps and security awareness across the organization.

## Requirements

- 6+ years of relevant experience in Cloud Security Engineering or Product Security.
- Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience managing security controls in AWS and/or Google Cloud environments.
- Experience using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi to deploy and manage secure infrastructure.
- Practical experience securing Kubernetes environments, managing network policies, and scanning container images.
- Proficiency in security automation using Python, Go, PowerShell, or Bash.
- Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.
- Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with Engineering, IT, and Product stakeholders.

## Nice to Have

- Understanding of centralized logging architectures, SIEM platforms, and data analysis for anomaly detection.
- Practical knowledge of cloud digital forensics and incident response methodologies.
- Advanced application of the MITRE ATT&CK framework to detect and remediate modern threats.
- CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, or equivalent certification.

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