What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff/Principal Security Engineer / On-site / Cloud Provider position at Motion Recruitment?
This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity for an Application Security Engineer based in the U.S. (remote or hybrid options available). You'll be joining a global technology leader that powers innovation for a wide range of clients—from emerging startups to Fortune 500 enterprises—through scalable cloud services, infrastructure, and automation. The environment is fast-paced and deeply technical, with an emphasis on building secure, distributed applications at scale.
This role offers the chance to work on critical application security challenges within one of the most security-conscious engineering cultures in the world. You’ll dive deep into identifying vulnerabilities, designing secure architectures, automating security workflows, and influencing product teams to integrate best-in-class security practices. If you’re passionate about threat modeling, scalable solutions, and working with cutting-edge cloud technologies, this is a unique opportunity to grow with a team at the forefront of secure cloud computing.
Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
Posted By: Matthew Agunloye
This role offers the chance to work on critical application security challenges within one of the most security-conscious engineering cultures in the world. You’ll dive deep into identifying vulnerabilities, designing secure architectures, automating security workflows, and influencing product teams to integrate best-in-class security practices. If you’re passionate about threat modeling, scalable solutions, and working with cutting-edge cloud technologies, this is a unique opportunity to grow with a team at the forefront of secure cloud computing.
Required Skills & Experience
- 7 years in Application Security or related security engineering role
- Strong understanding of secure software design, threat modeling, and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, etc.)
- Experience building or assessing large-scale distributed systems
- Familiarity with cloud security best practices, particularly in infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines
- Proficient in at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Java, Go, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS preferred)
- Knowledge of AWS-native security services and tools
- Experience integrating security into Agile/DevOps workflows
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-team collaboration
Tech Breakdown
- 40% Application Security Architecture and Threat Modeling
- 30% Code and Design Review
- 20% Security Automation and Tooling
- 10% Incident Response and Emerging Threat Analysis
- 80% Hands-On Security Engineering
- 20% Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Bonus eligible
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Posted By: Matthew Agunloye
