Cloud Security Engineer

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cloud Security Engineer to join our growing security team. In this role, you will be responsible for securing cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and services across multi-cloud environments. You will work closely with DevOps, IT, and development teams to design and implement best practices for cloud security, threat detection, incident response, and compliance.

This position is based in Corporate HQ in Salisbury, MD. Relocation assistance is available.

The salary range for this position is $126,000 - $190,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1-year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor cloud environments for security breaches and respond to incidents in a timely manner.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and technical standards in cloud deployments.
• Perform threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis of cloud environments.
• Automate security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA) for code, containers, and infrastructure.
• Integrate security controls, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Evaluate and deploy cloud-native security tools.
• Automate security operations using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, HIPAA, or GDPR.
• Participate in incident response planning, testing, and post-incident reviews.
• Stay up to date on the latest cloud security trends, threats, and technologies.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security and/or SecOps environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and security monitoring.
• Experience with security automation and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Familiarity with container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CCSP) are highly desirable.

Experience Preferred

• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR solutions.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools.
• Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and secure cloud architectures.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and write detailed incident reports.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies, and equipment.
• Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.