Uber Staff Security Engineer 

United States, West Virginia 

62480263

About the Role

As Staff Cloud Security Engineer, you will be is responsible for designing and implementing robust security architectures across cloud platforms such as AWS, OCI, or GCP. You will lead efforts to identify and mitigate security risks in cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal policies. This role involves collaborating with engineering and infrastructure teams to embed security best practices into the development lifecycle. Additionally, you mentor team members and drive strategic initiatives to enhance the organization’s overall cloud security posture.

Design, implement, and maintain cloud security architectures and controls across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments

Monitor cloud environments for security misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity; respond to incidents as needed

Research and prototype emerging security technologies, including GenAI-driven tools, to enhance detection, risk analysis, and automation capabilities

- - - - Basic Qualifications ----

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security, working with major cloud platforms like AWS, OCI, or GCP

Deep understanding of cloud-native security controls, identity and access management (IAM), networking, and vulnerability

Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python or Go for automation and tooling

Strong knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS Benchmarks)

- - - - Preferred Qualifications ----

Experience securing AI/ML workloads in cloud environments, including model access control and data protection

Familiarity with leveraging GenAI tools to automate security operations such as threat detection, policy generation, or incident response

Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and security scanning tools

For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$229,000 per year - USD$254,000 per year.

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$229,000 per year - USD$254,000 per year.