Principal Cloud Security Engineer

Xapo Bank is a global digital bank focused on economic freedom and wealth protection through secure banking and Bitcoin-based financial services. The Principal Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for securing cloud-native infrastructure across AWS and GCP, implementing security controls, and ensuring the protection, reliability, and compliance of the organization’s global digital banking platform.

Xapo Bank is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen the security of its cloud-native infrastructure supporting its global digital banking and crypto platform. This role focuses on designing and implementing advanced cloud security controls while ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems. The engineer will collaborate with platform, engineering, and product teams to embed security best practices into infrastructure, development workflows, and operational processes.

Responsibilities:
- Architect and implement security controls across cloud environments including AWS and GCP
- Design and deploy infrastructure-as-code security solutions using Terraform
- Monitor and assess cloud environments using security posture management platforms
- Integrate cloud threat detection tools such as GuardDuty, Security Hub, and Security Command Center
- Participate in incident response investigations and forensic analysis for cloud security events
- Conduct threat modeling and secure architecture reviews for new systems and infrastructure changes

Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud security engineering or DevSecOps roles
- Strong hands-on experience securing AWS and/or GCP cloud environments
- Proficiency with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code security practices
- Experience using cloud security tools such as Wiz, Prisma Cloud, or Orca Security
- Understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or ISO
- Experience integrating security practices within DevOps and CI/CD environments

Benefits: 
- Fully remote work from anywhere globally
- Flexible working schedule and paid time off
- Annual learning and development budget
- Opportunity to work on secure infrastructure supporting global financial services

Join Xapo Bank and help secure a global financial platform that empowers individuals with secure, decentralized financial services and modern digital banking solutions.