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Principal Cloud Application Security Engineer

Interos
Remote
USD 125k-185k / year + Equity
Posted on Nov 18, 2025
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  Position: Principal Cloud Application Security Engineer  
     Location:   Remote  
  
  Job Id: 327  
  # of Openings: 1  
    
  Role: Principal Cloud Application Security Engineer
 
 About interos.ai: Interos is the supply chain risk intelligence company – building the most trusted and transparent supply chains in the world. Our pioneering discovery and monitoring intelligence spans the lifecycle of supply chain risk, enabling faster and more informed threat mitigation. As the world’s first, and only, automated supplier intelligence platform, we continuously map and monitor extended supply chains at speed and scale to protect organizations from regulatory fines, unethical labor, cyber-attacks, and other systemic vulnerabilities. Interos serves a variety of commercial, government, and public sector customers around the world including a host of Global Fortune 500 companies and members of the Five Eyes nations. www.interos.ai
 
 About the Role: As a Principal Cloud Application Security Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of security solutions to support Interos’ product and cloud strategy. Your primary mission is to enable business growth by ensuring the secure development, deployment, and operation of Interos applications and cloud services. You will secure cloud infrastructure, platforms, and software while working closely with Technology, Engineering, and Product teams to install, maintain, and optimize our cloud environments. This is a hands-on role for someone who goes beyond advisory work — you will architect, implement, and champion security solutions that shape our next phase of scale.
 
 
 What You’ll Do 
Cloud Security Strategy:
Develop and implement comprehensive cloud security strategies aligned with business objectives
Assess current security practices and recommend improvements, then implement the upgrades
AWS Expertise:
Oversee AWS architecture and ensure optimal security configurations
Serve as a subject matter expert on AWS services with an emphasis on security best practices
Containerization & Orchestration:
Design and implement secure Docker containerization strategies and Kubernetes orchestration
Ensure security across the development, deployment, and runtime lifecycle of containerized apps
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Utilize Terraform to define and provision secure infrastructure as code
Build automated security checks into the IaC pipeline
Security Controls Implementation:
Implement and manage security controls, encryption standards, and identity management in AWS
Conduct regular security assessments and audits, mitigating risks proactively
Collaboration & Communication:
Partner with Engineering, DevOps, and Product teams to embed security into the SDLC
Communicate security requirements and best practices to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Incident Response & Monitoring:
Develop and implement incident response plans for cloud environments
Establish monitoring and alerting systems for timely security detection and response
Identify posture gaps, prioritize remediation, and lead investigations to root cause when incidents occur
 
 What You Bring 
5+ years hands-on expertise with AWS, including AWS security services
5+ years of experience with Docker and Kubernetes
5+ years as a Cloud Security Engineer or Architect in a similar capacity
5+ years implementing security controls, encryption, and identity management in cloud environments
2+ years of experience with Terraform and IaC principles
Familiarity with DevOps principles and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (minimum requirement)
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with degree
Bonus Points For
Knowledge of IL5, FedRAMP, and government cloud security standards
Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, GIAC
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional, Security Specialty)
Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKS)
What We Offer
Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Flexible Time Off (FTO) + 10 paid holidays
Wellness perks including onsite gym + Peloton room (HQ)
Career growth opportunities in a fast-scaling company
Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
 Compensation
 Base Salary Range: $125,000 - $185,000 USD (depending on experience and location)
 Variable Compensation: Performance-based annual bonus
 Equity: Stock options included as part of total compensation package
 
 We believe in rewarding great work with competitive, transparent compensation. Final offer will be based on skills, experience, and geographic location.
 
 Work Environment, Location and Travel
 This is a remote-first role open to candidates legally authorized to work in the United States. Employees may optionally work from our Arlington, VA HQ. This position may require minimal travel.
 
 Equal Opportunity Employer
 Interos.ai is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees — regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
 
 Accessibility & Accommodations
 We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance, please contact us at hr@interos.ai.

 
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