Full Time

Staff Platform Security Engineer - Cloud/AWS/Kubernetes

Early Warning
Chicago, IL
$160,000 - $235,000* / year (about $77–$113 an hour)

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About this kind of role

What a Staff Platform Security Engineer - Cloud/AWS/Kubernetes usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, develops, and maintains security controls and infrastructure for cloud-based platforms. This includes implementing security best practices, automating security tasks, and responding to security incidents. They work to protect data and systems from unauthorized access and cyber threats within a cloud environment. Responsibilities often involve collaborating with development and operations teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, and scripting languages like Python is generally required, alongside knowledge of security information and event management (SIEM) systems and infrastructure-as-code tools.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong background in systems administration, security engineering, or software development, and a passion for cloud technologies, typically thrive in this role.

A full-time year is 2,080 hours: $51 an hour is $106,080 a year before taxes, and $102,000 a year is $49.04 an hour. Pay calculator →

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