Chief Cloud Engineer

We are looking for a Chief Cloud Engineer to join our organization.

In this role, you will take ownership of designing and securing cloud infrastructure for complex, large-scale enterprise environments.

You will collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative, secure, and compliant cloud solutions that support the company’s strategic objectives.

ResponsibilitiesDesign and architect secure cloud infrastructure that meets evolving business needsDevelop, implement, and maintain cloud security policies and services in line with industry standards and compliance requirementsConduct security threat assessments and create mitigation plans to protect cloud resourcesDefine and enforce security strategies and governance models across multiple cloud platformsCollaborate with SOC and SecOps teams to ensure regulatory compliance and audit readinessManage Identity and Access Management (IAM), including resource hierarchy, boundary protection, and secure communication protocolsPlan and implement network security controls such as firewalls, VPCs, and perimeter security measuresDeploy observability solutions for comprehensive logging, monitoring, and threat detection in cloud environmentsLeverage AI agents to automate and enhance security and infrastructure deployment processesLead digital transformation initiatives focused on security using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and oversee secure containerized workload management RequirementsAt least 7 years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering or a closely related fieldMinimum of 2 years in a leadership or team management role, with the ability to guide teams technically, set direction, and ensure best practices are followedParticipation in at least 2 full project cycles or involvement in multiple projects covering various stages of the development lifecycleProven expertise in architecting and implementing secure cloud policies and services, preferably on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Strong experience in security threat analysis and mitigation, including the use of SIEM tools such as Google SecOps (Chronicle), WiZ, or similarDemonstrated ability to define, design, and implement robust security strategies and governance frameworksExperience enforcing regulatory controls and collaborating with SOC or SecOps teams to meet compliance standardsAdvanced skills in Identity and Access Management (IAM), including resource hierarchy design, boundary protection, secure communications, and Workload Identity Federation (WIF)Proficiency in designing and deploying network security solutions such as Cloud Firewall, Cloud Armor, and VPC, as well as ensuring effective data protection and observability for threat managementExperience utilizing AI agents to automate, streamline, and reduce risk in security and infrastructure deploymentsExpertise in setting up secure Landing Zones, Data and AI Foundations, and establishing secure communication perimeters for users, agents, and servicesProficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform) for compliance-driven deployments, managing secure workloads with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and securing CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelinesEnglish proficiency (written and spoken) at B2+ level or higher We offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn