Principal Cloud Security Infrastructure Engineer (all genders)

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As a Principal Cloud Infrastructure Security Engineer, you will be a technical leader within our Cloud Security Engineering team, driving the design, development, and implementation of scalable infrastructure security solutions. You will lead large-scale initiatives, provide strategic direction for enhancing cloud security, and ensure the highest standards are met across our infrastructure. Your expertise will help guide the organization in adopting and maintaining advanced cloud security practices, and you will serve as a mentor to the engineering teams, fostering a culture of security excellence.


INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
 

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. 

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. 

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups 

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
 

• Lead strategic cloud security initiatives, driving cloud security strategies to ensure our infrastructure is protected against the latest threats.

• Implement advanced automation solutions to enhance our cloud security posture and streamline security operations at scale.

• Continuously harden cloud infrastructure and services, making them resilient to abuse, malicious activities, and emerging threats.

• Ensure containerized environments and CI/CD pipelines follow best-in-class security practices by building developer-friendly guardrails for seamless security integration.

• Develop and manage scalable security processes for cloud infrastructure provisioning, focusing on least-privilege principles and zero-trust models.

• Act as a technical mentor to engineers, guiding them on best practices and elevating the team's technical capabilities in cloud security.

• Own the process of identifying, remediating, and validating high-severity security issues, minimizing disruption to the organization and customers.

• Partner with senior leadership, engineering teams, and stakeholders to align security practices with business objectives and ensure secure deployments across the organization.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
 

• You have 7+ years of experience leading cloud security initiatives and building secure, scalable infrastructures in platforms like AWS and GCP.

• You have a deep understanding of cloud and network security, staying ahead of modern threats and adhering to best practices.

• You are proficient with cloud-native technologies, including CI/CD, virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes, serverless, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform).

• You are proficient in Python, Bash, or Go, with experience building automated security processes within CI/CD pipelines.

• You thrive on solving complex security challenges and enjoy mentoring others in best practices and cutting-edge techniques.

• You are passionate about cloud security and motivated to lead large-scale security efforts across a dynamic, evolving cloud environment.

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

OUR OFFER
 

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation a year to start

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services, including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching available

Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us