About the role

Staff Cloud Security Engineer securing Calix’s AI-powered, cloud-first broadband platform. Building protected GCP infrastructure and CI/CD controls for communication service providers.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and services
Monitor and respond to security events and incidents in cloud environments
Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and procedures
Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and mitigation strategies
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Terraform templates with embedded security controls
Implement, manage, and monitor endpoint security solutions in cloud environments, including Cortex XDR and SentinelOne
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot cloud-based firewall technologies
Apply zero trust principles through strict network segmentation, authentication, and authorization across cloud environments
Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
Build and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure that enables rapid and safe engineering innovation
Support the growing cloud ecosystem and drive innovation in network architecture

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, or similar roles
5+ years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security, and security protocols
Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and distributed systems
Strong proficiency in Google Cloud Platform
Experience securing CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and internal tooling
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Relevant GCP certifications, such as Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, are highly desirable