Cloud Security Operations Engineer

Employer: Swiss IT Company in Banking InfrastructureLocation: Remotely from PolandRate: 8500 - 10500 Eur net per monthCooperation model: B2BStart date: ASAPRecruitment process: 3 steps (pre - screening, technical interview, technical task)Technology stack: Cloud (AWS/Azure), Kubernetes (EKS, AKS), Terraform, Helm, CloudFormation, ARM, Python, Bash, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 and/or SOC 2Team: 20-person Scrum team responsible for separate microservices We are looking for a Senior Cloud Security Operations Engineer who will ensure that cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure) are secure, resilient, and auditable by default. This role sits at the intersection of Cloud Engineering, SRE, and Security Operations (SecOps). You will play a central role in operating secure production systems under real-world conditions — including threat detection, incident response, system hardening, and continuous security improvement. You will collaborate closely with Platform Engineering, Production leadership, Data Governance & Compliance teams, and software engineers to ensure infrastructure and security standards scale alongside the business. This role goes beyond preventative security design — it requires hands-on operational ownership of secure systems in production environments. Your role:-> Design, build, and operate AWS and/or Azure infrastructure (VPCs, networking, load balancers, firewalls)-> Deploy and operate Kubernetes clusters (EKS / AKS) with secure-by-default configurations-> Build and maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch)-> Act as a key responder during production incidents, including security-related events-> Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) and drive corrective and preventative improvements-> Automate infrastructure provisioning and changes using Terraform, Helm, and GitOps practices-> Operate and secure PostgreSQL databases (backups, replication, access controls, failover strategies)-> Own and operate security controls across cloud, Kubernetes, networking, and data layers-> Design and maintain identity and access management (IAM) models, including least-privilege and zero-trust principles-> Secure Kubernetes environments via RBAC, network policies, secrets management, and cluster hardening-> Operate SIEM, logging pipelines, threat detection systems, and security analytics workflows-> Support full lifecycle of security incident response: triage, investigation, containment, and post-incident reviewsYour skills and experiences:-> 6–8+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, SRE, DevOps, or Security Operations-> Strong hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure in regulated or security-sensitive environments-> Deep operational experience with Kubernetes (EKS / AKS) and container security-> Strong Infrastructure-as-Code skills (Terraform, Helm, CloudFormation, ARM)-> Experience with monitoring, logging, incident response, and on-call environments-> Practical understanding of cloud security and Kubernetes security patterns-> Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanning, and alerting tools-> Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or Go)-> Strong spoken and written English (min C1) Our client offers:+ Great opportunity for personal development in a stable and friendly large multinational company+ Frequent company events+ Flexible working hours If interested, please apply safely through this portal (application rules are in accordance with GDPR). Employment agency Nr 17138.