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Cloud Security Engineer I
Akamai · Cambridge, MA
Compensation
$90k–$115kper year
RemoteFull-timeCloud Security
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What is Cloud Security?
You make sure cloud environments are locked down. Highest-paying entry path.
This role is for you if you're curious about how the internet works and want the highest salary.
📋About the Role
Build and maintain security guardrails for cloud infrastructure. Implement policy-as-code, automate security controls, and integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines.
TerraformAWS Security HubCSPMCI/CD
Your roadmap to get this job
Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.
▸AWS Cloud Practitioner cert
▸Cloud basics
▸Shared responsibility
▸AWS Free Tier practice
▸Cloud security practices
▸Learn Terraform
▸Build cloud portfolio
▸Apply to roles
▸Highlight certs
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