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Senior Cloud Technology Lead- Menlo Park, CA- Remote- 12+months Contract

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12 Months

No Travel Required

Remote

Depends on Experience

Palni Inc

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Skills

Cloud Security Lead
Platform Security Architect
Kubernetes Security
Zero Trust
SPIFFE
SPIRE
Tekton Chains
In-Toto
eBPF
OPA
Gatekeeper
SLSA
DevSecOps
Terraform
Blockchain Security
Protocol Engineering
L1/L2
MEV Engineering
Smart Contract Security
AWS
Azure
GCP

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Job Title: Senior Cloud Technology Lead

Location: Remote (Menlo Park, CA) – Must be comfortable working in the Pacific Time Zone
Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Need Visa Independent Candidates

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Technology Lead to lead the architecture, security, and modernization of enterprise-scale cloud and distributed platforms. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cloud security, Kubernetes platform engineering, DevSecOps, software supply chain security, and zero-trust architectures. Experience with blockchain infrastructure, protocol engineering, smart contract security, and MEV ecosystems is highly desirable.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in Cloud Security, Platform Engineering, DevSecOps, or Infrastructure Security.
Strong expertise in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
Extensive hands-on experience with Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native technologies.
Experience implementing:

SPIFFE / SPIRE
Tekton Chains
In-Toto
eBPF
OPA / Gatekeeper
SLSA and software supply chain security frameworks

Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and cryptographic identity systems.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and Policy-as-Code governance.
Proficiency in Go, Python, Bash, Terraform, and YAML.
Proven track record leading large-scale cloud transformation initiatives.

Core Technical Skills

SPIFFE / SPIRE
Tekton Chains
In-Toto
eBPF
SLSA Frameworks
OPA / Gatekeeper
Kubernetes Security
Cryptographic Identity Systems
Cloud Security Architecture
DevSecOps & Platform Engineering
Protocol Engineering (L1/L2)
MEV Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

Smart Contract Security Auditing experience.
Knowledge of blockchain infrastructure, validators, and decentralized systems.
Experience with Protocol Engineering (L1/L2) and distributed consensus mechanisms.
Exposure to MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) infrastructure and blockchain transaction analysis.
Familiarity with blockchain observability, threat detection, and governance models.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CKA, CKS, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent.

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Dice Id: 10202573
Position Id: 9045693
Posted 3 hours ago

Company Info

About Palni Inc

At Palni, our ambition is matched only by our authenticity. We rely on teamwork to achieve our goals, with a laser focus on surpassing our customers’ expectations. Through collaborative efforts, we ignite innovation and drive growth, crafting solutions that elevate experiences and streamline efficiencies.

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Role: Senior Cloud Technology Lead Location: Menlo Park, CA (Remote) - Msut work in PST timezones Duration: 6+ months Visa: USC/ H1B Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in Cloud Security, Platform Engineering, DevSecOps, or Infrastructure Security. Deep expertise in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform cloud platforms. Strong experience with Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native infrastructure. Hands-on implementation experience with: SPIFFE / SPIRE enterprise federation

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