{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9afc8b5669f9630a7857900e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9afc8b5669f9630a7857900e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9afc8b5669f9630a7857900e","title":"Cloud Security Engineer","description":"San FranciscoEngineeringIn officeFull-timeBackOps AI is transforming supply chain operations with agentic AI solutions that automate complex workflows, freeing operations teams to focus on what matters most. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with flexible remote-friendly options, we foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and measurable impact.Role OverviewAs a Cloud Security Engineer, you will lead the technical design and implementation of security controls across our cloud infrastructure and platform. You will work at the intersection of engineering and DevOps to build resilient architectures, automate security guardrails, and secure our cloud-native services. 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