Hex Technologies

Cloud Security Engineer

Remote, United States remote Entry $198,750 - $238,500
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About the role

Headquarters: SF, NYC, or Remote (US)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join Hex’s security team. You will be responsible for ensuring the security and resilience of our cloud infrastructure, providing leadership in cloud security practices, and collaborating closely with our infrastructure and engineering teams to secure our cloud-native applications.

About the role:

Design, implement, and manage security solutions and controls for AWS environments and Kubernetes clusters, including appropriate isolation/sandboxing methods for Hex’s RCE-as-a-Service platform

Build, deploy, and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, ensuring robust security standards are enforced.

Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and audits on AWS cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes deployments.

Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security best practices into CI/CD pipelines.

Monitor and respond to cloud security incidents, identifying root causes and recommending remediation actions.

Provide expertise in compliance requirements related to cloud security (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).

Mentor engineers and advocate for cloud security across the organization.

About you: 

5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, with extensive expertise in AWS.

Demonstrated proficiency with Kubernetes security including cluster hardening, role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and container vulnerability management.

Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with Terraform.

Familiarity with AWS security services (e.g., IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, WAF).

Familiarity with CNAPP solutions such as Wiz

Familiarity with SIEM solutions such as Panther

Solid understanding of secure software development lifecycle practices, CI/CD security, and DevSecOps methodologies.

Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), and Terraform Associate certification are highly desirable.

Bonus points for security certifications from SANS or OffSec.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Our Engineering team

We’re a group of engineers who are forging new ground together and love partnering with Security on our journey to pull ahead of our competition. You can read about how we think through problems as well as how we learn from mistakes on our blog here:

How we took down production…

Beyond Linear Notebooks

A pragmatic approach to live collaboration

Our stack

Our product is a web-based notebook and app authoring platform. Our frontend is built with Typescript and React, using a combination of Apollo GraphQL and Redux for managing application state and data. On the backend, we also use Typescript to power an Express/Apollo GraphQL server that interacts with Postgres, Redis, and Kubernetes to manage our database and Python kernels. Our backend is tightly integrated with our infrastructure and CI/CD, where we use a combination of Terraform, Helm, and AWS to deploy and maintain our stack.

In addition to our unique culture, Hex proudly offers a competitive total rewards package, including but not limited to, market-benched salary & equity, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible paid time off.

The salary range for this role is: $198,750 - $295,000

The salary range shown may be a reflection of additional factors such as geographical location and skill ranges/levels we’re open to. Placement in the salary range will be decided upon completion of the interview process, taking into account factors like leaving room for growth, internal fairness & parity, your demonstrated skills, and the depth of your experience. Our Recruiting team will be able to provide more details during the interview process.

By submitting an application the candidate consents to the use of their personal information in accordance with the Hex Privacy policy: https://learn.hex.tech/docs/trust/privacy-policy.
Hex Technologies uses AI-assisted tools as part of our application review process, including for resume screening and fraud detection. These tools help our team evaluate applications and verify applicant information. All AI-generated recommendations are reviewed by a member of our recruiting team before any hiring decision is made. No application is automatically rejected based solely on an AI tool's output.

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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Cloud Security Engineer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Hex Technologies?
  3. Which of API integration, Javascript and MySQL have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, Javascript and MySQL.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Cloud Security Engineer role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Javascript and MySQL, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Hex Technologies needs from this hire.

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