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

• 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.

• 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.

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)

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.