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Principal Cloud Security Engineer

LastPass
Location
Remote - Canada
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Security
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven experience working with AWS and AWS security services in a secure production environment, including IAM, Config, KMS, Secrets Manager, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and GuardDuty
  • Proven experience working closely with engineering teams and supporting them on their path to shifting security left
  • Background with infrastructure as code (AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform), version control and CI tools such as GitLab and GitLab CI
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (AWS EKS), containers (Docker, AWS ECS), K8s admission controllers and Supply Chain Security
  • Solid understanding of internet and computer network protocols, including TCP/IP, TLS, and VPN
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to have
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification or similar
  • General familiarity with AI tools and large language models (e.g., Claude by Anthropic, AWS Bedrock)
What the job really is

As a Principal Cloud Security Engineer at LastPass, you will collaborate with DevOps, CI/CD engineers, and Cloud Architects to integrate security best practices into the cloud infrastructure. Your role will involve defining cloud security principles, implementing security processes, and managing security tooling to monitor risks. You will also assess new threats and work closely with engineering teams to ensure secure product development throughout the software lifecycle.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible Paid Time Off policies, including Quarterly Self-Care Days and Volunteer Days
  • Parental leave
  • Comprehensive health coverage, including dependents
  • Home office setup support
  • LastPass Families free account for up to 5 members
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role involves significant collaboration with various teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • The position is remote, which may require self-discipline and effective communication in a virtual environment
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