What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Security Engineer position at UL Solutions?
Job Description
This role is Hybrid, 3 days a week to any local, US based UL Solutions Office.
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer with strong Application Security expertise to join our security architecture team. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud environments and applications across multi-cloud platforms, with a focus on Azure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud-native security tools, DevSecOps practices, and compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, SOC 2, and CIS Controls.
Responsibilities
Cloud Security Engineering
UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.
That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.
This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.
Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.
Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits.
Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $120,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
This role is Hybrid, 3 days a week to any local, US based UL Solutions Office.
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer with strong Application Security expertise to join our security architecture team. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud environments and applications across multi-cloud platforms, with a focus on Azure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud-native security tools, DevSecOps practices, and compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, SOC 2, and CIS Controls.
Responsibilities
Cloud Security Engineering
- Design and implement security controls for cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Develop and maintain security architecture patterns (e.g., hub-and-spoke, Zero Trust).
- Integrate security tools such as Wiz, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Silverfort, and Terraform.
- Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for cloud-native services.
- Collaborate with IAM, SOC, and GRC teams to align cloud security with enterprise policies.
- Perform secure code reviews, static/dynamic analysis, and vulnerability assessments.
- Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Snyk, Checkmarx, or Veracode.
- Guide development teams on secure coding practices and OWASP Top 10.
- Design and implement API security strategies including OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and mTLS.
- Support remediation of application vulnerabilities and provide technical guidance.
- Map cloud and application security controls to compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53, SOC 2, CIS).
- Assist in audits and evidence collection for regulatory compliance.
- Maintain documentation of security architecture, policies, and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- 3-4 years of experience in cloud security engineering and application security.
- Strong understanding of Azure security services and architecture.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep).
- Familiarity with Snowflake security features and data protection strategies.
- Knowledge of identity and access management (Azure AD, Conditional Access, MFA).
- Hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools and practices.
- Certifications: Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, or GIAC.
- Experience with multi-subscription Azure environments.
- Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and implementation.
- Experience with security automation and orchestration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Passion for continuous learning and staying current with security trends.
UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.
That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.
This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.
Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.
Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits.
Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $120,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Salary : $95,000 - $120,000
