Job Description

Calix provides the cloud, software platforms, systems and services required for communications service providers to simplify their businesses, excite their subscribers and grow their value.

About Us: 
 

We, the Cloud Platform Engineering team at Calix, are responsible for the Platforms, Tools, and CI/CD pipelines at Calix. Our mission is to enable Calix engineers to accelerate the delivery of world-class products while ensuring high availability. 

 
Job Description: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Level Cloud Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll lead efforts to build and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure that empowers engineers to innovate quickly and safely. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support our growing cloud ecosystem and drive innovation in our network architecture. 

Key Responsibilities:  

 

  • Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and services. 

  •  Monitor and respond to security events and incidents in cloud environments 

  • Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and procedures 

  • Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and mitigation strategies 

  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Terraform templates with embedded security controls 

  • Apply zero trust principles through strict network segmentation, authentication, and authorization across our cloud environments. 

  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into CI/CD pipelines. 

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 

 

 

Qualifications:  

 

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 

  • 7+ years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, or similar roles. 

  • 5 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols. 

  • Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and distributed systems. 

  • Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). 

  • Experience securing CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and internal tooling 

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 

  • Relevant GCP certifications (e.g., Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer) are highly desirable. 

Location:

India – (Flexible hybrid work model - work from Bangalore office for 20 days in a quarter

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