Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Ontic$125K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in cloud security, specifically with AWS.
  • Strong background in security automation and scripting languages.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline security integration.
  • Familiarity with FedRAMP compliance and regulations.
  • Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools like Terraform.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement security controls for AWS cloud environments.
  • Develop automated security processes using APIs and scripting.
  • Lead initiatives for improving cloud security posture and practices.
  • Integrate security measures within CI/CD workflows.
  • Create evidence collection systems for compliance with standards like FedRAMP.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance secure architecture.
  • Enhance monitoring and detection capabilities for cloud security.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401k retirement plan with company matching.
  • Opportunities for stock options.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions.
  • Stipend for personal and professional development.
  • Flexible paid time-off policy.
  • Quarterly mental health days for employees.
  • Generous parental leave for new parents.
  • Financial support for home office setup.
  • Reimbursement for mobile and internet expenses.
Full Job Description
Who You Are
Ontic is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to lead the maturation of our AWS cloud security program. This role will assess, design and automate security controls, partner closely with Engineering and DevOps teams, and build the technical foundation required for continuous compliance, FedRAMP readiness, and secure cloud operations. This is an individual contributor role focused on building scalable security capabilities-not simply operating security tools.

Responsibilities
  • Design and implement cloud security controls across AWS.
  • Build security automation using infrastructure as code, APIs, and scripting.
  • Lead cloud security posture management and continuous improvement.
  • Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and engineering workflows.
  • Develop continuous evidence collection supporting FedRAMP and other continuous compliance initiatives.
  • Partner with engineering teams on secure architecture and cloud best practices.
  • Improve cloud monitoring, detection, and security metrics.
  • Support customer security requirements and compliance initiatives, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP.


Success Criteria
  • Cloud security controls are automated, repeatable and auditable.
  • Continuous evidence collection reduces manual audit effort.
  • Security is embedded into engineering workflows.
  • AWS security posture improves through measurable automation and engineering-driven controls.
  • Ontic is positioned to mature toward modern FedRAMP continuous authorization practices.


Preferred Qualifications
  • AWS cloud security expertise required.
  • Direct FedRAMP Moderate or High experience preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of FedRAMP CR-26 and/or 20x preferred.
  • AWS Bedrock experience preferred.
  • Infrastructure as code, with Terraform preferred.
  • Security automation and scripting.
  • CI/CD security integration.
  • Cloud detection and monitoring.
  • Experience supporting regulated SaaS environments and cloud compliance initiatives.


Ontic Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

401k

Stock Options

HSA Contribution

Learning Stipend

Flexible PTO Policy

Quarterly company ME (mental escape) days

Generous Parental Leave policy

Home Office Stipend

Mobile Phone Reimbursement

Home Internet Reimbursement for Remote Employees

Anniversary & Milestone Celebrations

About Ontic

Ontic is a security management platform that helps companies identify and mitigate physical security risks. The platform provides a centralized location for security teams to manage incidents, track assets, and communicate with stakeholders. Ontic's technology is used by companies in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, and technology. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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100 employees
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Founded
2017

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