Principal Cloud

Company Overview
At Allia Health, the umbrella organization for Southend Pharmacy, Brello Health, and Woven, we don't just follow industry trends—we redefine them. Our mission is to commoditize anti-aging solutions, making them affordable and accessible to the average consumer—not just the wealthy. By offering customized and cost-effective wellness products that follow cost-containment models, we aim to improve people's quality of life and meet them wherever they are on their health journey.
Job Summary
The
Principal Cloud & Security Engineer
will be responsible for but not limited to being a key leader in ensuring the resilience, scalability, and security of Allia Health Group's technology infrastructure. This role will drive enterprise cloud architecture, establish security engineering standards, and lead critical initiatives to safeguard data and systems while mentoring senior engineers and shaping organizational best practices
Key Responsibilities
Lead enterprise-wide cloud security and infrastructure engineering projects.
Architect secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions (Google Cloud/GCP).
Establish and enforce security engineering standards, including IAM, encryption, and network security.
Drive adoption of DevSecOps practices and automated security controls within CI/CD pipelines.
Mentor senior engineers and support the professional growth of the Cloud & Security Ops team.
Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to align infrastructure with business priorities.
Lead incident response and remediation for high-severity security issues.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
Qualifications
Required
BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, or a related field.
Minimum of 7+ years specifically within Cloud Security Engineering roles, with at least 1 year in a Lead or Staff-level capacity.
Strong expertise in Kubernetes and Docker (specifically container orchestration security).
Proven, hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform or Ansible.
A strong background in building and securing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Google Cloud Build).
Expert-level knowledge of cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud preferred; AWS/Azure acceptable for candidates willing to transition).
Deep knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and secure networking.
Preferred
Direct experience with the Google Cloud ecosystem (Looker, Vertex AI, etc.).
Experience with PostgreSQL, React, or automation tools like UiPath and N8N.
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISM, or CISSP).
Physical Requirements
Working in Madeira in a shared office space, remote in Portugal, or remote in a Portuguese time zone-friendly location.
Flexibility to shift portions of the day to increase time zone overlap with US CST time zone.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms, such as typing.
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off.
Opportunity to work remotely.
Supportive work environment.
Ample opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Allia Health Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
If you have any questions or require accommodations during the application process, please contact recruiting@alliahealth.co.