Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join our cybersecurity team, with a focus on guiding cloud security strategy and implementation in a dynamic DevSecOps environment. In this role, you will be responsible for setting the vision and ensuring the security of all cloud services implementations through both technical leadership and hands‑on engineering. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and leadership skills, and demonstrate extensive experience in AWS cloud security—including cloud‑native security controls, integration and automation, and stakeholder management. You will have a strong background in AWS cloud security and an in-depth understanding of many common native AWS security services and controls, adept at building integrations with common AWS services through API frameworks and Platform Automation Development.

Responsibilities

• Drive, implement, contribute and support/operate AWS cloud cybersecurity strategy for Arrowstreet.
• Design, drive, deliver and operate cybersecurity controls necessary for each new cloud service that will be deployed within our cloud tenants.
• Continuously assess our cybersecurity risk posture and implement/operate necessary improvements.
• Collaborate with AWS account executives to align their cloud solutions and recommendations with Arrowstreet’s business goals, security standards, and technology roadmap.
• Collaborate with network engineering, systems engineering and cloud engineering teams to integrate security with AWS cloud designs, initiatives and controls and other platforms or workflows that support cloud workloads.
• Provide exceptional AWS cybersecurity expertise at a very technical level focused on design, engineering and operational support towards the successful delivery of services.
• Participate in deep cloud architectural discussions and drive topics, directions and problem‑solving outcomes to ensure solutions are designed for successful security controls and visibility.
• Educate and coach project team members, sponsors, and functional leaders on cloud cybersecurity aspects and outcomes, influence change/direction as needed.
• Facilitate and advance high level strategic decision making through detailed analysis and technical justifications.
• Recommend new or provide enhancements of existing cybersecurity tooling and services within cloud environments.
• Partake in a team rotation of CSIRT responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven record of securing AWS cloud tenants using cloud native, open‑source and commercial security solutions.
• Strong experience with AWS security tools/concepts such as SCP, KMS, GuardDuty, SecurityHub, IAM with conditions, VPCE and VPCE policies, Macie, and Inspector.
• Strong CloudFormation and Python knowledge with the Boto3 library and related tools.
• Experience securing Containers, Kubernetes stacks and SDLC pipelines.
• Experience with endpoint detection and response implementations.
• Experience with runtime detection and prevention capabilities.
• Experience with vulnerability management for cloud workloads and their operation.
• Passion for technology, willingness to learn new skills and the ability to evangelize.
• Self‑motivated, self‑directed, able to translate technical direction into functional solutions.
• Ability to work effectively, managing multiple priorities while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability to investigate complex issues spanning multiple technologies and drive to completion.
• Understanding of micro‑system environments such as EKS, ECS, etc.; added plus.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills, with ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical senior stakeholders and drive organizational alignment.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Nice to have: Terraform or similar framework automation; routing and switching / networking experience.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $315,000 per year. Arrowstreet Capital operates a robust talent acquisition program and seeks to compensate and reward its employees competitively within the industry and in line with a merit‑based culture. Our approach to total compensation includes base salaries and annual discretionary bonuses, as well as a robust benefits package. Base salary placement within the listed range will vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, certifications, education, job responsibilities and scope, and other factors. Additional information regarding total compensation will be communicated during the recruitment process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Arrowstreet Capital is a Boston‑based systematic investment firm that manages global equity portfolios for institutional investors worldwide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, veteran or military status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Arrowstreet Capital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability, contact us to discuss the nature of your request and contact information.