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Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.Job Purpose and ImpactThe Cloud Security Engineer will play a senior role in strengthening the security foundation for Cargill’s modern cloud-based applications and platforms. In this role, you will apply deep expertise in cybersecurity and cloud engineering to secure, operate, and scale Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments across AWS and Azure.You will influence security design, drive automation-first approaches, and provide technical leadership to ensure security is embedded by design into cloud platforms and engineering workflows.Key AccountabilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain the security and resiliency of enterprise-grade cloud services in support of Cargill’s missionLead implementation and operation of cloud security solutions across AWS and AzureArchitect and automate security policies, controls, and workflows using Infrastructure as Code, scripting, and cloud-native security servicesPartner with Enterprise IT, Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), DevOps, Software Engineering, and Compliance teams to embed security into cloud architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and migration workflowsAct as a senior technical contributor during cloud security incidents, supporting investigation, remediation strategy, and post-incident improvementsLead stakeholder interactions, provide architectural guidance, and mentor junior and mid-level engineersQualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience8+ years of experience in cloud engineering and cloud security rolesStrong hands-on experience securing AWS and/or Azure cloud environments at scaleDeep experience with cloud security services and platforms, including IAM, GuardDuty, Wiz, Prisma Cloud, or equivalent CSPM toolsStrong understanding of AWS networking and security constructs, including security groups, network firewalls, and segmentationExperience designing and securing container platforms (Kubernetes, EKS, ECS, Docker, etc.)Advanced skills in Infrastructure as Code and automation, using Terraform and scripting languages such as Python, Golang, or PowerShellSolid understanding of DevOps and CI/CD practices, application resiliency, and security-by-design principlesAbility to analyze complex security data, metrics, and logs to drive risk reduction and architectural decisionsPreferred QualificationsCloud certifications in AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud (professional or specialty level preferred)Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, CEH, or equivalentExperience supporting large-scale cloud migrations or enterprise cloud platformsDemonstrated ability to influence design and outcomes across teams without direct authority