Senior Cloud Security Engineer

We are a leading global asset management firm with over 3,000 employees across 20 offices in 15 countries; we help millions of investors around the world pursue their financial goals. We hire critical thinkers. People who thrive in a collaborative culture like ours where we solve real problems while building the future of finance. You Are excited to be part of a vibrant engineering community that values diversity, hard work, and continuous learning. Love solving complex real-world business problems. Recognize that cross-functional collaboration is a core component of success for the team. Believe there are multiple ways to solve most technical problems and are willing to debate the trade-offs. Have become a stronger engineer by making mistakes and learning from them. Are a doer, someone who wants to grow their career and gain experience across technologies and business functions. We Continuously invest in a high-performance and inclusive culture, in which a diversity of backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints are celebrated and valued. Encourage career mobility, so you can benefit from learning different functions and technologies, and we gain the benefits of your experience across teams. Run technology pro bono programs that help the non-profit community and give our engineering community opportunities to volunteer and participate. Offer education reimbursements and ongoing training in technology, communication, and diversity & inclusion. Embrace knowledge sharing through lunch-and-learns, demos, and technical forums. Consider our people to be our greatest asset—we will help you learn what PIMCO Technology has to offer so you can participate in activities that benefit your career while delivering impactful technology solutions. Are you a passionate security professional with a deep understanding of cloud security methodologies? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy tackling complex challenges? If so, we want you to be part of our innovative team at PIMCO! About the Role: As a Senior Security Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our cloud security landscape across multiple platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will be responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge cybersecurity standards and guidance, ensuring our cloud services are secure and resilient against emerging threats. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our VP of Application and Cloud Security and make a significant impact on our organization. Key Responsibilities: Champion Security-as-Code principles to enhance our security posture across the board. Collaborate on the development and integration of security tools, utilizing various programming languages and open-source solutions. Design and architect robust security measures for API Security, Container Security, and cloud environments. Automate security and compliance processes to streamline operations. Conduct thorough security assessments and implement monitoring tools to ensure best practices in cloud configurations. Respond proactively to new security threats and vulnerabilities, managing incidents and conducting post-mortem analyses. Maintain a comprehensive cloud-focused security model that encompasses preventative, detective, and corrective controls. Influence stakeholders on technology controls and risk mitigation strategies related to public cloud service providers. Research and identify new attack vectors, supporting data protection strategies and standards. What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of six years professional working experience Expertise in AWS and familiarity with at least one other major cloud service provider. Proven experience in integrating security into DevSecOps practices. Proficiency in programming languages, with a preference for Python or Go. Familiarity with policy-as-code languages such as Rego or Sentinel. Experience in building and deploying cloud-native software using CI/CD methodologies. Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and technologies. Understanding of at least two cybersecurity control domains and their relevance to cloud security. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. Awareness of current cybersecurity trends and the ability to create innovative solutions to meet our security needs. Strong organizational and administrative skills, with a commitment to integrity and customer satisfaction. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CCSP, CCSK, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer are a plus. Why PIMCO? At PIMCO, we value innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Join us to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact our security strategy and the protection of our cloud environments. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a culture that fosters growth and creativity. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference in the world of cybersecurity, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a part of our dedicated team at PIMCO. PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance. Salary Range: $ 145,500.00 - $ 168,000.00 Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws. Applicants with Disabilities PIMCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans, in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system due to a disability and you would like to request an accommodation, you may contact us at 949-720-7744 and leave a message. This is a dedicated line designed exclusively to assist job seekers with disabilities to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days. We believe that active management is the responsible way to invest our clients' assets in fixed income. For 50 years, we have worked relentlessly to help millions of investors pursue their objectives - regardless of shifting market conditions. Our clients rely on an investment process that has been tested in virtually every market environment. Bringing together our investment professionals from across the globe, PIMCO's investment process is designed to promote fresh ideas and differing points of view. We innovate to give our clients an edge. Innovation has long been part of the fabric of PIMCO’s culture. Explore how we assess shifting risks and opportunities to build forward-looking solutions for investors.

Salary : $145,500 - $168,000