Senior Cloud Security Engineer/architect

N-iX is a software development service company that helps businesses across the globe develop successful software products. During 21 years on the market and by leveraging the capabilities of Eastern Europe talents the company has grown to 2000+ professionals with a broad portfolio of customers in the area of Fortune 500 companies as well as technological start-ups. N-iX has come a long way and increased its presence in nine countries - Poland, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Sweden, Malta, the UK, the US, and Colombia.

We are seeking an experienced **Cloud Security Engineer/Architect** to join a global software organization focused on delivering innovative software solutions for warehouse automation, conveyor and sortation systems, and large-scale distribution operations. With development teams distributed across North America and Europe, the role offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, international environment.

As part of the cybersecurity operations team, you will play a key role in defining cloud security architecture, requirements, and solutions across customer environments - ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant cloud implementations.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Designing Secure Cloud Architectures**:Selecting appropriate cloud services, configuring security settings, and implementing measures to minimize risk.
- **Implementing Security Controls**:Deploying encryption, identity and access management (IAM), network segmentation, and other controls to prevent data breaches and unauthorized access.
- **Automating Security Operations**:Utilizing scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate security tasks and improve efficiency.
- **Monitoring and Responding to Security Incidents**:Continuously monitoring cloud environments for threats, investigating security incidents, and responding to security breaches. Collaborating with the SOC team.
- **Ensuring Compliance**:Conducting regular security assessments, audits, and vulnerability management to ensure adherence to industry regulations and internal policies. Develop and maintain security documentation, procedures, and guidelines.

**Requirements**:

- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or other related areas.
- 7+ years of IT-related experience.
- Good knowledge of and commercial experience with GCP cloud. Experience in preparing architectural designs and solutions for GCP.
- Advanced understanding of GCP security-related services (e.g., IAM, Cloud Armor, Security Command Center, and others)
- Up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends and industry.
- Understanding of standard security practices, like incident management, vulnerability management, etc.
- Experience in incident response.
- Good Network and Network Security knowledge.
- Experience in automation, DevOps type of experience would be an advantage.
- Understanding of security best practices, tooling (such as SIEM, VM), and common standards.
- Fluent English.

**Certifications**:

- Cybersecurity certificates (e.g., CompTIA Security+/CySA+, BTL1/BTL2, CISSP, etc.) will be a big plus.
- GCP certifications will be a big plus (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Cloud Security Engineer).

**We offer**:

- Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
- A competitive salary and good compensation package
- Personalized career growth
- Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
- Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
- Education reimbursement
- Memorable anniversary presents
- Corporate events and team buildings
- Other location-specific benefits
- not applicable for freelancers