Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Calix is a company focused on transforming Communication Service Providers' businesses through innovative cloud solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Staff Cloud Security Engineer to lead efforts in building and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in their network architecture.
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and services
- Monitor and respond to security events and incidents in cloud environments
- Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and procedures
- Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and mitigation strategies
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Terraform templates with embedded security controls
- Implement, manage, and monitor endpoint security solutions in cloud environments, including tools such as Cortex XDR and SentinelOne
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot cloud-based firewall technologies
- Apply zero trust principles through strict network segmentation, authentication, and authorization across our cloud environments
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into CI/CD pipelines
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, or similar roles
- 5+ years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols
- Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and distributed systems
- Strong proficiency in Google Cloud Platform
- Experience securing CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and internal tooling
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Relevant GCP certifications (e.g., Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer) are highly desirable
Benefits
- As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for a bonus.
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