Senior Cloud Security Engineer, DevSecOps
Figment
Estimated Salary: $112K-$188K
Location: Canada
You could work anywhere. Why Figment?
Figment
powers the future of Web3 through industry-leading blockchain infrastructure. As the leading provider of staking solutions,
we help 500+ institutional clients optimize their crypto rewards
, including top exchanges, asset managers, wallets, foundations, custodians, and major token holders. Our clients trust Figment for a comprehensive suite of services, including
reward optimization
,
cutting-edge API development
, detailed
rewards reporting
, seamless
partner integrations
,
governance support
, and
slashing protection
.
Backed by a team of passionate and intelligent Figmates, with a
100% remote-first
global presence across
12 countries
, our company is on a mission to accelerate the adoption, growth, and long-term success of the Web3 ecosystem. We’re building the infrastructure that will power the decentralized future.
As a fast-growing tech company, we’re looking for
builders
and
innovators
— people who thrive in the face of uncertainty and are motivated to make an impact. We are also looking for true teammates - people who are genuine, humble, and driven to level up together. If you're excited to shape the future, contribute to an
energetic company culture
, and work at the cutting edge of blockchain technology, we want you to join our team and help us lead the charge!
About the opportunity
We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer with a strong background in cloud security, DevOps, and platform engineering to help secure and maintain our cloud infrastructure. This role will be responsible for securing cloud environments, managing Kubernetes clusters, and ensuring that our cloud infrastructure is resilient, secure, and scalable.
The ideal candidate will bring a security-first mindset while working on infrastructure deployments, automation, and cloud-native security solutions. You will work closely with engineering teams to design and implement security best practices in a fast-paced, highly scalable cloud environment. This full-time remote position requires participation in an on-call rotation.
How you will make an impact
Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud infrastructure in AWS and GCP.
Develop and enforce security policies, IAM roles, and least privilege access across cloud environments.
Implement and maintain cloud security monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools like AWS GuardDuty, Security Hub, and GCP Security Command Center.
Secure Kubernetes workloads by implementing RBAC, network policies, and container runtime security.
Conduct regular cloud security assessments, including misconfiguration reviews, vulnerability management, and compliance checks.
Deploy and maintain cloud infrastructure using code.
Design secure CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that security scanning is integrated into build and deployment processes.
Automate deployments and infrastructure updates with CI/CD pipelines.
What you bring to the team
3+ years of experience in Cloud Security, DevOps, or Platform Engineering.
Strong experience with AWS and/or GCP security principles.
Up-to-date knowledge of cloud security advisories and vulnerabilities.
Hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters and implementing security best practices.
Knowledge of container security, runtime protection, and Kubernetes network policies.
Experience engineering and maintaining Identity and Access management systems and RBAC.
Experience in security reviews of cloud applications.
Proficiency in scripting for automation.
Strong technical writing and communication skills
Nice to have:
Degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Information Technology, or related)
Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages
Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform/CloudFormation is a plus.
Knowledge of Configuration-as-Code (CaC) tools like Chef, Salt, Ansible.
Experience managing pipelines and workflows via CI/CD.
Working knowledge of cloud platforms, especially AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Ansible and GitHub
Understanding of blockchain and crypto technology, particularly the unique security risks in Web3, blockchain protocols, and smart contracts.
Industry certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Admin, AWS Security Specialty.
Technologies we use
Terraform, Github, CI/CD, Kubernetes
Teams you’ll collaborate with most often
In addition to collaborating with other Cloud Security team members, this role will collaborate most often with our Internal Security and Engineering teams.
Why you might be excited about us
At Figment, we offer an exciting range of
competitive benefits
designed to support and empower every member of our team:
100% remote-first environment.
Our flagship office is in Toronto, Canada. We also have additional co-working spaces in New York, Montreal, London, and Singapore. That means if you want to do your things in the office (if you’re near one), at home, or a bit of both, it’s up to you.
4 weeks of
PTO
that kick in day one, with an additional 1 week of flex days.
Extended
company-paid health benefits
that kick in day one.
Best in class
parental leave
and flexible arrangements.
A
home office stipend
to create a space that you enjoy working in.
Monthly
Wifi reimbursement.
A yearly
Learning & Development budget.
401K
(US) or
RRSP
match
(Canada).
Stock Options
in the company.
A competitive
bonus
(based on company performance) that is distributed bi-annually - we believe that the company’s success should be shared with our employees often
For roles listed within the Sales Department, there is instead a competitive commissions structure which will be outlined during your first interview with Figment
Annual
onsite company gatherings
and retreats to inspire team bonding, collaboration, and fun!
Other reasons you may love working at Figment
We are a
team
of under 200 members
, which allows for an impactful contribution from day one.
We place a strong focus on
personal career development
to shape a role that fits your goals and interests. Your satisfaction and well-being matter to us, and we’re here to support your ongoing growth.
Our
culture
is one of honesty, professionalism and risk taking in a high-growth environment.
Our team members themselves recommend working at Figment - with an
eNPS
score of 54 (which is ranked as ‘great’!).
We are also extremely proud of ranking as
one of the top Web3 employers
by Talent Titans.
Compensation
One of Figment’s core principles is “Making the Invisible Visible” - ensuring transparency and information sharing in all communication. Figment is committed to transparency regarding pay, benefits, and other compensation types for all internal roles as well as all roles being hired for.
Base Salary:
The CAD base salary range for this position is CAD
$120,000 - $150,000.
This range reflects base salary only, and does not include additional compensation or benefits.
For candidates in other countries, the pay range will be disclosed upon your first interview with Figment (being a globally remote company, the list of salary ranges would simply be too long to note here!).
The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum range for a new hire across all Canada or the US. A candidate’s specific pay within the range will be determined by various factors including job-related skills, relevant education, and training.
Interview process
At Figment, we try to go above and beyond in making sure that you have the best possible experience interviewing with us. We strive for a smooth, organized, and informative process.
During your first Recruiter Call, you will be provided with more information about Figment, the position and what to expect for the rest of the interview process. Please be prepared to discuss why you are interested in joining Figment and what excites you about the position and company.
As we go through the process, we work to make sure that you hear back from us in a timely fashion. If we decide at any point that we’re unfortunately not moving forward, we will give you feedback on why it was not a fit.
We aim for the entire process to take around 2-3 weeks from initial screen to offer. There can be exceptions on either side of the bell curve here, but as a rule, that’s the time-frame you can expect.
See here for Figment's
Privacy Policy
and
California Employee Privacy Policy.
At Figment, we have a thorough hiring process to verify the identity of all job candidates. This includes checking documents, conducting in-person interviews, biometric authentication and completing background checks. Candidates must pass all these steps to be considered for a job with Figment. Anyone who provides false information or tries to skip these steps will be disqualified from the hiring process immediately.
To learn more about Figment, our team, and the amazing work we are doing, visit
our website
. Are you ready to join us?