Senior Cloud Security Engineer

As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer at Celonis, you will design and implement robust security measures across our multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP. You'll also secure our applications within Kubernetes, develop automation scripts for security processes, enhance monitoring and responses to security incidents, and oversee identity and access management to ensure that least-privilege principles are maintained.

To qualify for the Senior Cloud Security Engineer position at Celonis, candidates should have at least 5 years of hands-on security engineering experience, specifically within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Additionally, strong Kubernetes and container security expertise, proficiency in automation tools like Terraform, and a deep understanding of cloud security posture management are critical for this role.

Celonis is committed to investing in the professional growth of our Senior Cloud Security Engineers. You'll have access to mentorship opportunities, a clear career path, and a learning & development platform that encourages skill enhancement. We also promote internal mobility so you can explore different roles and challenges within the company.

In the role of Senior Cloud Security Engineer at Celonis, you will work with a variety of tools and technologies, including cloud-native security features, Terraform for infrastructure automation, Kubernetes for container management, and various vulnerability scanning tools like Tenable. You’ll leverage monitoring solutions such as CloudTrail and GuardDuty, ensuring comprehensive security across the cloud infrastructure.

At Celonis, the culture for Senior Cloud Security Engineers is one of collaboration and innovation. You’ll be part of a diverse global team that values unique perspectives. We promote an open-minded environment where autonomy and creativity thrive, and we place great importance on fostering a culture of security awareness within all teams.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you have successfully implemented cloud security measures. Discuss challenges you faced and how you overcame them, mentioning tools and techniques you've used to reinforce security practices in AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Your response should demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning. Talk about how you engage with online courses, security conferences, or communities. Mention specific resources, blogs, or leaders in the field that you follow to ensure you stay informed of new threats and technologies.

Share your approach to IAM, emphasizing the importance of least-privilege access. Discuss the tools you've used, such as AWS IAM or Azure AD, and explain how you ensure proper role-based access controls and manage access keys securely to protect sensitive resources.

Provide a detailed account of a specific incident, focusing on your role in managing and responding to it. Explain the steps you took to identify and remediate the issue, and how the experience improved your understanding of cloud security vulnerabilities.

Discuss your methodology for assessing vulnerabilities in the cloud. Talk about how frequently you conduct scans, the tools you've used for vulnerability assessments, and your processes for addressing identified vulnerabilities in a timely manner.

Highlight your familiarity with securing Kubernetes clusters, mentioning specific practices such as enforcing network policies, managing secrets, or implementing container image scanning. Provide examples of how you've helped ensure containerized applications are secure.

Describe an automation project you led or contributed to, detailing how you identified the need for automation and the impact it had on the efficiency of security tasks. Mention the tools used, such as Terraform or scripting languages, and quantify the improvements achieved.

Explain how you communicate and work with developers, operations, and other teams to integrate security seamlessly into their processes. Provide an example of how you've successfully educated non-security teams on best practices that safeguard the organization's cloud assets.

Mention specific cloud security tools you've worked with, such as CSPM solutions, vulnerability management platforms, or logging and monitoring tools. Highlight experiences where these tools improved security posture or streamlined audits.

Discuss your understanding of DevSecOps principles and give specific examples of security measures you've integrated into CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure code is deployed. Mention tools and practices, such as SAST, DAST, and how they were effectively used in practice.