Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Skeletons, lasers, monster trucks — the Torq brand grabs attention like nothing else in cybersecurity. And we’re growing like crazy, with $70M in Series C funding, 200% employee growth, and 300% revenue growth in 2024. Fueling Torq’s growth are our game changing agentic AI security solutions, backed by a team and culture that makes Torq one of Forbes’ Best Startup Employers in America, and a Business Insider ‘startup to bet your career on’.

Life at Torq is all gas, no brakes. We’re a team of relentless, collaborative go-getters pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for security automation. Every role is an essential driver of Torq’s success as the AI-native autonomous SecOps platform of choice for security teams across the Fortune 500. Excited about our vision and ready to make an impact as we grow? We’d love to see what you can bring to the team.

Torq is looking for an experienced and passionate Cloud and SaaS Security professional to play a key role in advancing our security strategy.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of securing our cloud infrastructure, SaaS platforms, and incident response practices. You'll help shape our security posture, identify threats and misconfigurations, and respond effectively to security events.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer at Torq, you will:

• Strengthen and maintain our cloud security posture using CNAPP tools.
• Manage security controls and configurations across a wide range of SaaS platforms.
• Collaborate on incident response efforts, including triage, containment, and post-incident reviews.
• Develop detection content using SIEM and Hyperautomation workflows.
• Evolve Torq’s Incident Response and Security Operations programs to safeguard current and future assets.
• Optimize and fine-tune security tool configurations to reduce false positives and increase effectiveness.
• Support compliance initiatives such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP readiness.
• Work hands-on with the CISO and Security Manager on strategic security projects.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including R&D, DevOps, and Engineering to drive security best practices throughout the organization.
  
  

• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on cloud and SaaS environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as GCP and/or AWS, preferably in containerized and Kubernetes-based environments.
• Proficiency with cloud security platforms like CSPM, DSPM, SSPM, and CNAPP.
• Experience working with SIEM tools and developing Hyperautomation workflows.
• Strong ability to assess risk, troubleshoot complex issues, and communicate findings clearly.
• Solid understanding of API integrations and the ability to identify security-relevant data points.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, PowerShell, or Bash).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts, such as CI/CD pipelines or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – a plus.