Senior Professional, Info Security, Application Data & Cloud Security

cloud engineering to secure, operate, and scale Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments across AWS and Azure.You will influence security design, drive automation-first approaches, and provide technical leadership to ensure security is embedded by design into cloud platforms and engineering workflows.

Key Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the security and resiliency of enterprise-grade cloud services in support of Cargill's mission

• Lead implementation and operation of cloud security solutions across AWS and Azure

• Architect and automate security policies, controls, and workflows using Infrastructure as Code, scripting, and cloud-native security services

• Partner with Enterprise IT, Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), DevOps, Software Engineering, and Compliance teams to embed security into cloud architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and migration workflows

• Act as a senior technical contributor during cloud security incidents, supporting investigation, remediation strategy, and post-incident improvements

• Lead stakeholder interactions, provide architectural guidance, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

• 8-12 years of experience in cloud engineering and cloud security roles

• Strong hands-on experience securing AWS and/or Azure cloud environments at scale

• Deep experience with cloud security services and platforms, including IAM, GuardDuty, Wiz, Prisma Cloud, or equivalent CSPM tools

• Strong understanding of AWS networking and security constructs, including security groups, network firewalls, and segmentation

• Experience designing and securing container platforms (Kubernetes, EKS, ECS, Docker, etc.)

• Advanced skills in Infrastructure as Code and automation, using Terraform and scripting languages such as Python, Golang, or PowerShell

• Solid understanding of DevOps and CI/CD practices, application resiliency, and security-by-design principles

• Ability to analyze complex security data, metrics, and logs to drive risk reduction and architectural decisions

• Preferred Qualifications

  • Cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud (professional or specialty level preferred)
  • Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, CEH, or equivalent
  • Experience supporting large-scale cloud migrations or enterprise cloud platforms
  • Demonstrated ability to influence design and outcomes across teams without direct authority

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.