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Cybersecurity Engineer

We’re looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead cloud and application security initiatives across our infrastructure, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. You’ll be the go-to expert for secure architecture, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and CI/CD pipeline protection. If you're passionate about proactively defending systems and building secure, scalable cloud environments, we’d love to hear from you.

🗓 Start date: ASAP

📆 Contract length: Indefinite

🌐 Work hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30 to 16.30 PST

🏡 Work mode: 100% remote

🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead cybersecurity operations in collaboration with the Director of Cloud Engineering, Security, and Compliance.

  • Design, implement, and manage security measures for Azure-hosted applications and infrastructure.

  • Conduct penetration testing (applications, networks, cloud), using tools like OWASP ZAP, Kali Linux, Nmap.

  • Analyze vulnerabilities and apply remediation actions using tools such as OpenVAS, CVE feeds, SonarQube, Tenable.

  • Deploy and manage security tools: Microsoft Defender, Azure Sentinel, Zscaler, GitHub Advanced Security.

  • Embed security into DevOps pipelines (CI/CD) using GitHub, Jenkins, Docker.

  • Perform forensic investigations and support disaster recovery planning.

  • Lead Recovery and Containment Strategies across Azure environments.

  • Monitor environments using SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel) and EDR tools (SentinelOne).

  • Develop security policies aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, NIST CSF.

  • Provide audit evidence and security reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

✅ What You Need to Succeed

Must-haves

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, including cloud security and DevSecOps.

  • Proven leadership in end-to-end security initiatives for Azure-based systems.

  • Proficiency in:

    • Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender XDR, Azure AD

    • GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, Cloudflare

    • Kali Linux, Linux, Windows, CI/CD pipelines

    • IAM, WAF, threat intelligence, risk assessment

  • Certifications (any of the following): OSCP, CISSP, Security+, CEH.

  • Experience with security frameworks and compliance (e.g., NIST 800-53, FAIR).

  • Bonus: familiarity with Jira, Confluence, hardware device testing.

🧭 What to Expect from Our Hiring Process

We aim for a quick, friendly, and insightful selection experience:

  1. Initial Interview (60 min) – with our Talent Acquisition Specialist

  2. Culture Fit Chat (30 min) – with our Team Engagement Manager

  3. Meet the Hiring Manager (60 min)

  4. Meet the Director of Cybersecurity (60 min)

🌟 Why Join Launchpad?

At Launchpad, we believe people come first. We build teams that deliver real impact and value, and we make sure they enjoy the journey. Here's a taste of what you’ll get:

  • 💻 100% remote from anywhere in the world

  • 💸 Competitive compensation in USD

  • 🧠 Training allowances + skill-building opportunities

  • 💼 Work with global teams and top-tier clients across the US, Europe, and Asia

  • 🏖 Generous PTO for vacation, study leave, and personal days

  • 🖥 Full home-office hardware setup

  • 🫶 A people-first culture that values autonomy, trust, and impact

Ready to secure what matters? Join Launchpad and help shape a safer cloud—built for scale, resilience, and peace of mind.

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