Senior Cloud Security Engineer

<p><b>Compensation: </b><span>$150,000-$180,000 per year</span><br><b>Location: </b><span>Omaha, NE – Hybrid or United States – Remote </span></p><p></p><p><b>The job:</b><br>As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer at Buildertrend, you’ll help protect the systems that keep construction businesses running smoothly every day. Your work will strengthen the security, reliability, and scalability of our cloud infrastructure, giving builders confidence that their data, workflows, and customer communications are protected. You’ll influence how security is built into our platform from the ground up, partnering with engineering and architecture teams to reduce risk while supporting innovation.</p><p></p><p><b>What you will do:</b></p><ul><li><p>Lead the design and management of cloud security controls across Google Cloud environments.</p></li><li><p>Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps, then drive remediation efforts.</p></li><li><p>Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and best practices aligned with frameworks such as NIST and SOC 2.</p></li><li><p>Partner with cloud engineering, site reliability engineering, and product engineering teams to implement secure infrastructure and network changes.</p></li><li><p>Support DevOps and infrastructure teams with secure deployment practices, automation, and cloud security tooling.</p></li><li><p>Monitor network activity and security events, investigate threats, and respond to incidents to maintain platform integrity.</p></li><li><p>Mentor team members and share guidance on cloud security strategy, tooling, and emerging risks.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Who you are and what you need:</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field required.</p></li><li><p>10+ years of experience in security engineering or cloud engineering, with a focus on cloud and network security required.</p></li><li><p>Hands-on experience securing Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments required.</p></li><li><p>CCSP or CSA certification is a plus!</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networking, routing, subnetting, and access controls.</p></li><li><p>Experience conducting cloud security audits, assessments, and remediation planning.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as NIST, CCM, and SOC 2.</p></li><li><p>Experience with scripting and infrastructure automation tools such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Terraform.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.</p></li><li><p>Experience leading projects, mentoring teammates, and influencing security decisions across teams.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>We are giving <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">you:                                                                               </span> </b></p><ul><li><p>Exceptional health packages, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits</p></li><li><p>A 401(k) plan with Buildertrend matching contributions to help you plan for the future</p></li><li><p>Generous paid time off, 11 paid holidays, plus personal days to make sure you have time to recharge</p></li><li><p>Parental leave and paid sabbaticals to support you during life’s big moments</p></li><li><p>Volunteer time off – because giving back matters</p></li><li><p>Wellness program and onsite fitness center to keep you feeling your best</p></li><li><p>Opportunities for hybrid or remote work to give you the flexibility you need</p></li><li><p>Technology reimbursement to help cover costs for the tech you need to do your job from home</p></li><li><p>Free daily lunches when you're at our HQ office, plus monthly events to connect with your team</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Who we are: </b></p><p>Great builders don’t just manage projects – they run successful businesses. That’s where Buildertrend comes in. As the leading residential construction management platform, we give contractors the power to control their financials, schedules, team workflows and client relationships – all in one system. No more juggling disconnected tools or guessing on profitability. With nearly two decades of industry expertise, Buildertrend helps builders work smarter, scale faster and stay ahead of the competition. If you want to learn more about us, check out: <a href="https://buildertrend.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://buildertrend.com/about/</span></a><br> </p><p><b>Working at Buildertrend: </b></p><p>At Buildertrend, we fully recognize that we all work so we can live better lives—we appreciate and respect that this is a job and not your whole life. What makes Buildertrend so special is a commitment to ensuring you can have the best job, work with the best people, and live your best life outside of work. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone can make an impact on our customers, communities, and each other. In short: We want you to be who you are, love what you do, and build your best life.</p><p></p><p><i>Buildertrend Solutions, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, including natural or protective hairstyle, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, reproductive decision-making), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.</i></p><p></p><p><i>Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A “reasonable accommodation” is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Buildertrend Solutions, Inc. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. To see the complete list of Essential Job Functions, visit </i><a href="https://buildertrend.com/essential-job-functions-notice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://buildertrend.com/essential-job-functions-notice/</span></i></a></p>

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