Cloud Security Operations Specialist (Multiple Positions)

Define and manage security controls for a multi-cloud architecture.
Configure, maintain, deploy, and write rules in Cloud security tools (CSPM, CWPP, CNAPP).
Design and implement third party and cloud-native tooling to meet defined requirements.
Review cloud security architectures for various business units to validate the effectiveness of security controls and identify opportunities for process improvements.
Architect and continuously improve security technology stack, process and procedures, support model and cross-function interactions utilizing automation.
Review and assess the utilization of Cloud security tooling and promote its adoption across the enterprise.
Respond to cybersecurity incidents, report security coverage metrics and devise remediation plans.
Prepare standard operating procedures and training resources for junior team members.

Qualifications

Qualifications
Must have a Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field, and 1 year of related work experience; OR a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field, and 3 years of related work experience.

Of the required experience, must have 1 year of experience in each of the following:
Linux CLI commands and bash scripts;
Applying cloud security industry standards and best practices (CSA CCM and CIS benchmarks) to configure, maintain, deploy, and write rules;
Building basic automations using Python, JavaScript, or Go;
Working with CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP technologies, including: Wiz.io, Prisma Cloud, Orca, or AquaSec;
Defining and implementing secure configurations for core cloud services across major public cloud providers; and
Experience with proxies, load balancers, virtual machines, containers, TCP/IP, HTTP and serverless technologies.

Travel Requirement: International travel required up to 25%.

Type: Full time, 40 hours/week
Location: New York, NY
Salary Range: $146557 - $196000 per year

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Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $146557 - $196000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: TikTok-7613514241803471157

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-06T20:35:09