Appspace
About Appspace
At Appspace, we’re passionate about creating better work experiences for people everywhere, and we’re looking for people that feel the same way. Our global office locations and flexible work culture help you work wherever and however you’re at your best. We take the time to help you enjoy your work, build lasting connections, and grow your role. Join the Appspace team and be a part of a culture that’s helping people everywhere love where they work. Your Role as a Cloud Security Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is a crucial customer-facing role where you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and securing complex cloud environments for our clients across Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), with a strong emphasis on GCP. You will leverage your deep expertise in SaaS security, network security, and compliance to provide strategic guidance and hands-on support, ensuring our clients\' cloud infrastructures are robust, resilient, and compliant with industry standards. A Day in the Life
Cloud Security Operations: Design, implement, and optimize robust cloud security architectures to enhance, build, monitor and address all security alerts from our SIEM and other security systems. This is an operational role whereby you will be available M-F 8am-5pm EDT and occasionally on evenings and weekends. Network Security Expertise: Respond to customer questionnaires, customer calls and create artifacts including network diagrams, architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams and other artifacts to support customer requests. Strong written skills and attention to detail are required. Firewall & WAF Management: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot cloud-native firewalls (GCP Cloud Firewall, Azure Firewall, AWS Security Groups/NACLs) and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to protect web applications from common vulnerabilities and attacks. Demonstrate hands-on experience in managing complex layer-4 to layer-7 rules. SIEM Integration & Optimization: Review and resolve security alerts in a timely manner, expand alerting and reporting capabilities, and enhance visibility across the attack surface. PowerShell or similar scripting skills are required. SaaS Security Best Practices: Provide expert guidance on securing SaaS applications, including IAM, data encryption, API security, and secure configuration baselines. Lead and manage firewall reviews, access reviews, system reviews and risk assessments. Compliance & Governance: Lead and contribute to compliance initiatives, ensuring cloud environments adhere to GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC and CSA STAR. Conduct security assessments and gap analyses. Customer Engagement & Presentation: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, effectively communicating complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Deliver presentations, attend client workshops, and build strong client relationships. Incident Response & Remediation: Support incident response activities by providing expert analysis and remediation strategies for cloud security incidents. Lead Incident Response Plan initiatives and create documentation for all parties to follow specific plans. Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing: Run the vulnerability management and penetration testing program. Review, interpret and advise operations teams on remediation of identified vulnerabilities and coordinate with software development to address OWASP findings. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Continuously research and evaluate emerging cloud security threats, technologies, and best practices. What You’ll Need
7+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 4+ years specializing in cloud security engineering Proven ability to lead and support comprehensive security programs, including compliance, risk, operations, and engineering Hands-on expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security tools and practices, including cloud alerting and SIEM integration Practical experience securing environments in Microsoft Azure and AWS Strong background in SaaS security with understanding of common challenges and mitigation strategies Advanced scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and custom alerting Solid grasp of network security concepts and implementation in cloud environments Proficiency with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Chronicle, Datadog) including log ingestion, rule creation, and dashboard development Experience managing cloud-native and third-party firewalls, as well as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) Deep knowledge of multi-cloud IAM best practices Familiarity with key compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC) Strong communication and presentation skills; able to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-facing environment Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with exceptional attention to detail Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Statistics, Risk Management, or related field Required:
CISSP Preferred:
Microsoft, GCP, or Azure certifications (e.g., CISM, CCSP) Bonus Points
Certifications: Google Cloud Security Engineer, Azure Security Engineer Associate, AWS Security Specialty Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) Container security knowledge (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and security automation Experience guiding secure development practices, OWASP Top 10, and threat modeling The Perks of Working for Appspace
For all our US based team members, we offer a variety of benefits from competitive salaries, medical, dental and vision coverage, disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, mental health resources, 401(k) plan and a fully paid parental leave program. Additional perks include: Generous PTO Flexible work schedules Remote work opportunities Paid company holidays Appspace Quiet Fridays (No non-essential internal meetings scheduled) A casual dress work environment Disclaimer
Appspace is committed to equitable compensation practices and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. For jurisdictions that require pay scale disclosure, a general compensation range may be provided during the initial stages of the interview process. Final compensation will be based on multiple factors including experience, skills, certifications, and overall fit for the role. If you are located in a jurisdiction with specific pay transparency requirements, we will be happy to discuss the relevant range during your application process.
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At Appspace, we’re passionate about creating better work experiences for people everywhere, and we’re looking for people that feel the same way. Our global office locations and flexible work culture help you work wherever and however you’re at your best. We take the time to help you enjoy your work, build lasting connections, and grow your role. Join the Appspace team and be a part of a culture that’s helping people everywhere love where they work. Your Role as a Cloud Security Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is a crucial customer-facing role where you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and securing complex cloud environments for our clients across Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), with a strong emphasis on GCP. You will leverage your deep expertise in SaaS security, network security, and compliance to provide strategic guidance and hands-on support, ensuring our clients\' cloud infrastructures are robust, resilient, and compliant with industry standards. A Day in the Life
Cloud Security Operations: Design, implement, and optimize robust cloud security architectures to enhance, build, monitor and address all security alerts from our SIEM and other security systems. This is an operational role whereby you will be available M-F 8am-5pm EDT and occasionally on evenings and weekends. Network Security Expertise: Respond to customer questionnaires, customer calls and create artifacts including network diagrams, architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams and other artifacts to support customer requests. Strong written skills and attention to detail are required. Firewall & WAF Management: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot cloud-native firewalls (GCP Cloud Firewall, Azure Firewall, AWS Security Groups/NACLs) and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to protect web applications from common vulnerabilities and attacks. Demonstrate hands-on experience in managing complex layer-4 to layer-7 rules. SIEM Integration & Optimization: Review and resolve security alerts in a timely manner, expand alerting and reporting capabilities, and enhance visibility across the attack surface. PowerShell or similar scripting skills are required. SaaS Security Best Practices: Provide expert guidance on securing SaaS applications, including IAM, data encryption, API security, and secure configuration baselines. Lead and manage firewall reviews, access reviews, system reviews and risk assessments. Compliance & Governance: Lead and contribute to compliance initiatives, ensuring cloud environments adhere to GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC and CSA STAR. Conduct security assessments and gap analyses. Customer Engagement & Presentation: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, effectively communicating complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Deliver presentations, attend client workshops, and build strong client relationships. Incident Response & Remediation: Support incident response activities by providing expert analysis and remediation strategies for cloud security incidents. Lead Incident Response Plan initiatives and create documentation for all parties to follow specific plans. Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing: Run the vulnerability management and penetration testing program. Review, interpret and advise operations teams on remediation of identified vulnerabilities and coordinate with software development to address OWASP findings. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Continuously research and evaluate emerging cloud security threats, technologies, and best practices. What You’ll Need
7+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 4+ years specializing in cloud security engineering Proven ability to lead and support comprehensive security programs, including compliance, risk, operations, and engineering Hands-on expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security tools and practices, including cloud alerting and SIEM integration Practical experience securing environments in Microsoft Azure and AWS Strong background in SaaS security with understanding of common challenges and mitigation strategies Advanced scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and custom alerting Solid grasp of network security concepts and implementation in cloud environments Proficiency with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Chronicle, Datadog) including log ingestion, rule creation, and dashboard development Experience managing cloud-native and third-party firewalls, as well as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) Deep knowledge of multi-cloud IAM best practices Familiarity with key compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC) Strong communication and presentation skills; able to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-facing environment Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with exceptional attention to detail Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Statistics, Risk Management, or related field Required:
CISSP Preferred:
Microsoft, GCP, or Azure certifications (e.g., CISM, CCSP) Bonus Points
Certifications: Google Cloud Security Engineer, Azure Security Engineer Associate, AWS Security Specialty Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) Container security knowledge (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and security automation Experience guiding secure development practices, OWASP Top 10, and threat modeling The Perks of Working for Appspace
For all our US based team members, we offer a variety of benefits from competitive salaries, medical, dental and vision coverage, disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, mental health resources, 401(k) plan and a fully paid parental leave program. Additional perks include: Generous PTO Flexible work schedules Remote work opportunities Paid company holidays Appspace Quiet Fridays (No non-essential internal meetings scheduled) A casual dress work environment Disclaimer
Appspace is committed to equitable compensation practices and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. For jurisdictions that require pay scale disclosure, a general compensation range may be provided during the initial stages of the interview process. Final compensation will be based on multiple factors including experience, skills, certifications, and overall fit for the role. If you are located in a jurisdiction with specific pay transparency requirements, we will be happy to discuss the relevant range during your application process.
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