Principal Cloud Application Security Engineer

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 [email protected].