Staff Cloud Security Engineer

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the

Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind

the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of

a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology

company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100

million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and

recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to

create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name

synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

We are looking for an inspirational and hardworking person to join the Security

Engineering team at SIE! You'll be joining a team of innovative engineers who

are unified in their mission to make PlayStation the best and most secure gaming

platform. This support is fulfilled by minimizing impact to the platform while

ensuring security needs are met. This role is highly technical and requires a

shown grasp of security principles and how they are applied to production

environments. As a member of the Cloud Security team you will assist in the

planning, design, development, testing, and management of security tools and

controls that provide protection and visibility of our cloud environments.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Provide cloud security capabilities that are proactive, preventive-focused

models that address modern threats, including those driven by AI-enabled attack

techniques. Expanding into next-generation security domains such as AI/ML

security, container security, and advanced threat detection and response.

We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Security Engineer (Staff) to define

and drive security architecture, strategy, and engineering practices across

multi-cloud and hybrid environments. This role will serve as a technical leader

responsible for securing cloud-native and AI-driven systems at scale while

influencing security outcomes across multiple teams and departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Define and drive cloud security strategy, architecture standards, and

technical roadmaps across cloud and AI-enabled environments

* Lead the design and implementation of preventative security controls,

leveraging automation and AI-driven capabilities to reduce risk and improve

detection and response

* Architect and secure complex multi-cloud and hybrid environments across AWS,

Azure, GCP, and on-premise infrastructure

* Define and implement security architecture for AI/ML workloads, including

model pipelines, data protection, and AI-integrated applications

* Identify and establish controls to mitigate AI-specific risks such as prompt

injection, data poisoning, model leakage, and adversarial inputs

* Influence security and engineering practices across multiple teams and

departments, driving adoption of secure-by-design principles

* Own the security outcomes of key cloud and AI initiatives, ensuring

successful delivery and measurable risk reduction

* Establish and evolve DevSecOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) security

standards, integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines at scale

* Drive adoption and optimization of CNAPP platforms and related tooling to

improve risk visibility and remediation across cloud, container, and AI

environments

* Define and implement security architecture for containerized platforms

(Kubernetes/EKS/GKE/AKS), including cluster hardening, workload isolation,

image supply chain security, and runtime protection controls

* Lead the evolution of detection and response capabilities, integrating cloud

telemetry, Cloud EDR, and advanced security analytics

* Conduct and guide threat modeling and risk assessments (Attack Surface

Management, Data Security Posture Management, etc.) for complex cloud-native

and AI-enabled systems

* Architect and deliver automation frameworks and security services to improve

scalability and operational efficiency

* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, influencing

department-level goals and technical direction

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Security, or

related field

* Proven experience defining and securing large-scale cloud and hybrid

architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP, On-Premise)

* Deep expertise in cloud security architecture, including IAM, network

segmentation, encryption, and secure design patterns

* Strong programming and automation experience, with the ability to design and

scale security engineering solutions

* Extensive experience implementing DevSecOps practices and securing

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows

* Expertise working with container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, EKS, GKE,

AKS)

AI / ML SECURITY EXPERTISE

* Deep understanding of security risks in AI/ML systems, including prompt

injection, data poisoning, model leakage, and adversarial inputs

* Experience defining and securing AI/ML architectures, including training

pipelines, inference systems, and AI-integrated applications

* Strong knowledge of data security and privacy controls in AI systems

* Familiarity with frameworks such as OWASP Top 10 for LLMs and NIST AI Risk

Management Framework

* Experience securing advanced AI patterns such as LLM integrations, APIs,

MCPs, RAG pipelines, or model services (preferred)

SECURITY TOOLING & OPERATIONS

* Experience leading implementation and adoption of CNAPP platforms

* Deep understanding of cloud detection and response, IaC scanning, and runtime

protection

* Strong background in security prevention, detection, and response strategy

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

* Experience designing highly scalable, resilient, and secure architectures

across application, network, and data layers

* Experience influencing technical direction across multiple teams or

departments

* Relevant certifications (e.g., ISC2, GIAC, AWS, Azure, GCP) preferred

* Experience working across multi-OS and distributed environments

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range,

including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic

location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working

policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors

which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that

includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness

program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be

eligible for a bonus package. Click here

[https://careers.playstation.com/benefits] to learn more.

This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on

geographic location. For example, if you are based out of Seattle, the estimated

base pay range for this role is listed below.

$197,600—$296,400 USD

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the

offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks

for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these

checks.

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Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration

for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender

expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic

or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status,

disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status,

trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace

diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified

applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.