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Senior Cloud Security Engineer (AWS)

Abnormal
Location
Remote - USA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Security
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven delivery in security engineering or infrastructure security roles, ideally in cloud-native environments
  • Deep comprehension of native AWS architecture services and identity/access patterns — IAM, STS, cross-account roles and resource policies, VPC and network segmentation, KMS
  • Strong scripting and dev fundamentals in Python and/or Go
  • Demonstrated fluency directing AI coding/agent tools
  • Expertise in integrating or building tooling for SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management, and CSPM platforms
  • Experience deploying security controls via Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or CloudFormation), primarily in AWS
Nice to have
  • Experience working in fast-paced or startup environments
  • Experience building or operating agentic workflows/AI tooling for security use cases
  • Familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript
  • Hands-on experience with commercial Cloud Security tools
  • Prior experience building security telemetry pipelines or log correlation frameworks
What the job really is

The Senior Cloud Security Engineer at Abnormal AI will focus on enhancing security capabilities within a primarily AWS-based cloud environment. Responsibilities include leading security design discussions, collaborating with engineering teams on security architecture, and leveraging AI tools to improve security processes. The role requires a blend of deep security expertise and the ability to mentor others while ensuring the integrity of AI-generated infrastructure and security logic.

Benefits
  • Base salary range: $153,000 — $220,000 USD
  • Role may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation
  • Equity and a comprehensive benefits package
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work policies beyond being remote USA
  • The role involves significant reliance on AI tools, which may require adaptation for some candidates
  • The salary range is quite broad, which may indicate variability based on experience or negotiation
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