Principal Cloud Security Engineer

Job Description: Principal Cloud Security Engineer

Bloom Energy, a solid oxide fuel cell company, is looking for a Principal Cloud Security Engineer to join its world-class team.  This individual should be a dynamic professional who is looking for a rewarding future in one of today’s most exciting technologies.  As Principal Cloud Security Engineer- you will be responsible for the Information Network Security of Global network and analyzing the logs of all related information security appliances at Bloom Energy. The ideal candidate is a deep security-focused technologist with proven track record of supporting globally distributed large scalable networks, analyzing, designing and implementing security best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the cloud security strategy and roadmap aligned with business and IT objectives
• Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments
• Establish and enforce cloud security standards, policies, and governance frameworks
• Lead adoption of Zero Trust security principles across infrastructure and applications
• Design and implement controls for:
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Network security (VPC, segmentation, micro-segmentation)
• Data protection (encryption, key management)
• Lead cloud security monitoring and incident response activities
• Drive vulnerability management and remediation efforts across cloud platforms
• Build and enhance SIEM, SOAR, and security automation workflows
• Develop automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) security controls
• Implement security automation pipelines (CI/CD integration)
• Evaluate emerging technologies (CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, Zero Trust)
• Drive continuous improvement in security posture and maturity

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Deep experience in Cloud Security (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Strong knowledge of:
• IAM, RBAC/ABAC, Privileged Access Management
• Network security (firewalls, VPNs, segmentation)
• Security tools (SIEM, SOAR, DLP, EDR/XDR)
• Hands-on experience with:
• Cloud-native security tools (Prisma Cloud, Defender, GuardDuty, etc.)
• Vulnerability management tools (Tenable, Qualys, etc.)
• Strong scripting/automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Terraform)
• Ability to investigate complex security issues and drive resolutions.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

• Establishes system controls by developing framework for controls and levels of access based on NIST standards; recommending improvements.
• Ensure authorized access by investigating improper access; revoking access; reporting violations; monitoring information requests by new programming; recommending improvements.
• Proficient in using SCRUM, JIRA and Confluence tools

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in Hybrid / cloud architecture and security aspects
  Experience in leading SOX, ISO, NERC audit and compliance requirements
• Knowledge and experience with Network segmentation and zoning
• Extensive experience managing firewalls and developing firewall policies
• 12+ years in Information Security / Cloud Security
• 5+ years in cloud security architecture and engineering roles
• Proven experience in enterprise-scale cloud security implementations

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Information Science, Computer Science, etc. Master’s degree is a plus.
• 14+ years of Information Security experience in a diverse range of technology environment

About Bloom Energy:

Bloom Energy will make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. Our technology, first developed for NASA's Mars Program, will dramatically change the way that the world’s energy is produced, distributed and consumed.  Bloom’s unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions.  Pioneering a new class of stationary fuel cells, Bloom is not just creating a new product or company; it is driving a whole new industry.  

As one of Silicon Valley’s most promising startups, Bloom was the first clean energy technology investment for Kleiner Perkins and NEA, two of Silicon Valley’s most revered venture capital firms.  The company has assembled a super-star board, experienced management team, and top-notch technical staff. Bloom Energy is growing quickly and is looking to add to its dynamic team.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship results.