Cloud Security Engineer

$200,000 - $250,000/Yr

Perplexity AI - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

About the position

Perplexity is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure systems that protect the organization's digital assets. This role is crucial for ensuring the highest level of security across the enterprise while balancing business needs and compliance requirements. As a critical early hire in a fast-growing startup, you will have the opportunity to help revolutionize the way people search and interact online.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and maintain secure systems, networks, and applications, including cloud-based solutions, to protect against cyber threats
• Oversee AWS networking, VPN security and package management
• Conduct vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, both internally and externally
• Define and assess compliance security configurations for hardware, software, and cloud services, ensuring adherence to security governance and compliance frameworks
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including policies and procedures
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure secure coding practices and adherence to strict security guidelines
• Manage security technology and audit/intrusion systems

Requirements

• Knowledge of cloud cybersecurity best practices and ability to stay current on industry changes
• Strong background in AWS, Linux, shell scripting, and networking knowledge
• Experience with security technologies such as VPNs, SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability management tools
• Familiarity with security governance and compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001)
• Understanding of application security principles and secure coding practices
• Experience with developing and implementing security procedures and policies
• Strong problem-solving, project management, leadership and communication skills
• Experience with compliance solutions such as Drata
• Proven track record in similar roles
• Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership of tasks
• 4+ years of industry experience

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with internal IT security best practices
• Experience with CloudFlare
• Experience with Terraform

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• 401(k) plan
• Equity as part of the total compensation package