Cloud Security Engineer - Future Pool

About Deccan AI

Deccan AI builds enterprise AI systems that put accuracy at the center of intelligence. We work at the intersection of applied ML, data infrastructure, and product, helping organizations move from pilots to production grade AI. We're looking for talented people to help shape what we build next.

We recently raised $25M in Series A funding and are entering a rapid growth phase. Our India office is based in Hyderabad/Bangalore.

We're not just participating in the AI race — we're building the infrastructure that powers it. With 1M+ global experts, advanced automation, and vertically integrated platforms, we deliver the gold-standard data that world-class AI models rely on. The AI data infrastructure market is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade, and Deccan AI is positioned to become a defining company in this space.

Role Overview

You'll be hands-on with securing Deccan AI's cloud infrastructure — from IAM policies to vulnerability management to compliance readiness. You'll work across engineering teams to bake security into the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Configure and audit IAM roles, policies, and access controls
• Implement and monitor cloud security tooling (CSPM, CWPP, SIEM)
• Run vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation
• Support compliance efforts (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR as applicable)
• Investigate and respond to security incidents/alerts
• Harden cloud configurations against misconfigurations
• Partner with DevOps/Cloud Engineering to embed security into CI/CD (DevSecOps)
• Maintain security documentation and runbooks

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in cloud security or security engineering
• Strong knowledge of IAM, encryption, and network security in cloud environments
• Experience with security tools (e.g., Wiz, Prisma Cloud, AWS Security Hub, Splunk)
• Understanding of common compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
• Familiarity with scripting (Python) for automation of security tasks
• Strong incident response and troubleshooting skills

Nice to Have

• Certifications: CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP
• Experience securing AI/ML pipelines and data
• Background in penetration testing or red teaming