Alteryx
LeadCloudSecurityEngineer
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“Lead Cloud Security Engineer at Alteryx. Skills: Cloud Security Architecture, Kubernetes Security, Zero Trust, Least Privilege, Threat Modeling, Terraform, DevSecOps. Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of cloud security posture. Design and implement security architectures for multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) based on Zero Trust and least privilege principles”
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving skills
This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U. S. export controls.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8 + years of experience in Information Security, 5 + years in cloud security architecture, Expertise in AWS, GCP, and Azure security features, controls, and best practices, Proven experience with Kubernetes security (RBAC, network policies, admission controllers, runtime security), background in Zero Trust architectures, least privilege models, and threat modeling, Proficiency in Terraform and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.), Experience with IAM, network security, encryption, and key management, Familiarity with DevSecOps, secure CI/CD pipelines, and container image security
Nice to Have
Relevant certifications (e. g. , CCSP, CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Azure Security Engineer Associate), Experience with container security (Kubernetes, Docker) and cloud-native security platforms, Good to have knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, etc.)
What You'll Do.
and continuous improvement of cloud security posture
Design and implement security architectures for multi-cloud environments (AWS
Azure) based on Zero Trust and least privilege principles
Build and enforce security controls for Kubernetes clusters (EKS
Perform architecture and design reviews of new cloud services and containerized workloads
Lead cloud and container threat modeling exercises
Define and implement policies
and guidelines for secure cloud and container operations
Partner with platform teams to integrate security-as-code using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines
Continuously assess cloud and Kubernetes environments for misconfigurations
Develop automation for cloud and Kubernetes security monitoring
vulnerability management
and compliance enforcement
Evaluate and integrate new cloud-native and container-native security tools
Embed security into CI/CD pipelines with automated scanning
Support secure image building
and deployment practices
Mentor teams on secure cloud-native development and operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with platform teams to integrate security-as-code; Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for cloud and Kubernetes security across the organization; Provide technical guidance to engineering teams; Excellent collaboration skills
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Full Job Description
**Meet the Moment with Alteryx** We're living through a once-in-a-generation shift in how work gets done. Data, automation, and AI are quickly becoming the center of every business decision - and Alteryx is leading the transformation. You'll be working on the challenges that sit at the heart of modern business. No matter your role, the work you do will help organizations move faster, see more clearly, and tackle questions that used to feel impossible. If you're ready to meet the moment with innovation, curiosity, and excellence, there's a place for you here. ### We are seeking a highly skilled **Lead** **Cloud Security Engineer** to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our cloud security posture across **AWS, GCP, and Azure**. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in **Zero Trust architecture, least privilege models, Kubernetes security, cloud security architecture, and threat modeling** , along with hands-on experience in **Terraform, scripting, and automation**. This role will also support our **DevSecOps initiatives** by embedding security into CI/CD pipelines and reviewing new cloud services and containerized workloads for security risks. ### **Key Responsibilities:** * **Cloud & Kubernetes Security Architecture** * Design and implement security architectures for multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) based on Zero Trust and least privilege principles. * Build and enforce security controls for **Kubernetes clusters** (EKS, GKE, AKS) covering RBAC, network policies, runtime security, and secrets management. * Perform architecture and design reviews of new cloud services and containerized workloads. * Lead cloud and container **threat modeling** exercises to identify and mitigate risks early in the design phase. * **Security Governance & Risk Management** * Define and implement policies, standards, and guidelines for secure cloud and container operations. * Partner with platform teams to integrate **security-as-code** using Ter
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