Remote Cloud Security Engineer

Description:

• WorkOS builds tools and services for developers to implement authentication, identity, authorization, and overall enterprise readiness.
• The company is fully distributed with employees across North American time zones and has raised an $80M Series B.
• The Security team is responsible for protecting infrastructure, data, and systems at scale.
• As a Cloud Security Engineer, the focus will be on the security of cloud environments and infrastructure, ensuring configurations are set with least privilege and can withstand real-world threats.
• This is a hands-on role that combines security engineering with deep infrastructure context.
• The engineer will partner with Infra and SRE teams to improve visibility, tighten controls, and embed security into the core of the cloud-native architecture.
• The ideal candidate enjoys working with cloud platforms, identifying misconfigurations, and building scalable controls that do not hinder team productivity.
• Responsibilities include designing and implementing security controls across AWS environments and Kubernetes infrastructure, resolving misconfigurations and over-permissive access, improving tooling and automation for IAM and secrets management, and contributing to threat modeling and security incident response.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have experience securing cloud infrastructure, specifically AWS, in a production environment.
• Familiarity with IAM, networking, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code (Terraform preferred) is required.
• An understanding of cloud attack techniques and mitigation strategies is essential.
• Candidates should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a high-autonomy environment.
• It is a plus to have experience building internal security tooling or automation.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001 is also beneficial.

Benefits:

• WorkOS offers competitive pay and substantial equity grants.
• Healthcare insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision) is provided for employees and their families.
• The company offers 401k matching, wellness and fitness monthly allowances, and paid time off (PTO) along with paid holidays and unlimited sick leave.
• Employees enjoy autonomy and flexibility with remote work arrangements.
• Additional benefits may be available for those working outside the US, and inquiries can be made directly with the recruiting team.