--- title: 'Senior Cloud Security Engineer at Yext' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-cloud-security-engineer-yext-hyderabad-c4znp4vsdm3c' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Senior Cloud Security Engineer at Yext - **Company:** Yext - **Location:** Hyderabad, India - **Posted:** 2026-07-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/yext/jobs/8067924 ## Job description Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the enterprise agentic marketing platform. Built on the world's most comprehensive structured data platform for local businesses, Yext gives brands and their partners the visibility intelligence to win every moment of discovery – across AI and traditional search. Yext's API-first architecture connects structured data to APIs, MCP servers, and generative interfaces, so partners and developers can build purpose-built experiences on the same infrastructure powering Yext's own products. Thousands of brands and digital marketing partners in financial services, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and food rely on Yext to manage, measure, and optimize visibility at scale. For more information, visit [yext.com](http://yext.com). Yext is actively seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer reporting to the Manager of Product Security within the Cyber Security Office. This role will serve as a core pillar of our Product and Infrastructure Security program, shifting our focus toward robust Cloud Security automation, container security, and Security as Code. The role will enable product, engineering, IT, and security teams to make the right architectural decisions by implementing automated security controls, managing advanced cloud security tools, and leading security incident response efforts. In this role, you will also assist other Cyber Security leaders in driving a culture of security awareness within Yext, promote DevSecOps best practices, and champion cloud compliance initiatives. ## What You'll Do - Drive Cloud Security Maturity: Lead the maturity of our Cloud and Enterprise Security programs by proactively identifying architectural infrastructure gaps and developing optimized, automated solutions. - Security as Code & Guardrails: Design, deploy, and maintain immutable cloud security controls across AWS and GCP environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform. - Container & Orchestration Security: Define, implement, and monitor security baselines for containerized workloads and orchestration platforms, focusing on Docker and Kubernetes runtime security. - CI/CD & DevSecOps Automation: Integrate automated security testing tools (SAST, DAST, dependency, and secret scanning) directly into engineering deployment pipelines. - Vulnerability & Patch Management: Oversee the cloud vulnerability scanning program, prioritizing vulnerabilities based on runtime risk and coordinating comprehensive remediation processes across engineering teams. - Threat Modeling & Architecture Reviews: Lead comprehensive security architecture reviews and threat modeling sessions for cloud-native applications, providing actionable technical recommendations to Product and Engineering partners. - Policy & Compliance: Author and contribute to cloud security policies, procedures, and standards while mapping technical controls to compliance frameworks like SOC2 and ISO 27001. ## What You Have - Experience: 6+ years of relevant work experience in Cloud Security Engineering or Product Security - Cloud Infrastructure Expertise: Deep technical knowledge and hands-on implementation experience managing security controls within AWS and/or GCP environments. - Infrastructure as Code: Proven experience utilizing Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi to deploy and manage secure infrastructure. - Container Security Proficiency: Practical experience securing Kubernetes environments, managing network policies, and scanning container images. - Security Automation: High proficiency in security automation using Python, Go, PowerShell, or Bash scripting to eliminate manual tasks. - Framework Familiarity: Strong alignment with security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS benchmarks. - Communication & Collaboration: Strong communication skills and a proven history of collaborating effectively with Engineering, IT, and Product stakeholders to build high-trust partnerships. ## Nice To Have But Not Required - SIEM & Log Analysis: Strong understanding of centralized logging architectures, SIEM platforms, and data analysis for identifying anomalies. - DFIR & Frameworks: Practical knowledge of cloud DFIR methodologies and advanced application of the MITRE ATT&CK framework to detect and remediate modern threat vectors. - Certifications: CCSP, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, or equivalent cloud security certifications. In today's dynamic threat environment, software firms are increasingly acknowledged as a highly-targeted industry for cyberattacks due to the confidentiality and sensitivity of customer data, as well as the immediacy in which that data is needed to perform their operational duties. Given Yext’s vital role within the software ecosystem, protection of data is paramount in ensuring high-trust relationships with customers, partners, and vendors. ## #LI-RK1 Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics, and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience, Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation, and better serve its customers. It is Yext’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by applicable law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please complete [this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexIHU2ZCgSpcOcz5DHaL9Eyk0GIqz-AqdbgbdV8ImC74qkWA/viewform?usp=sf_link). Security Alert All legitimate Yext communications come from @yext.com email addresses. Messages from other domains (for example, @yext.team) are not authorized and are likely fraudulent. If you receive a message that seems suspicious, do not share personal information, click on links, or provide payment. Instead, please report the communication to security@yext.com. ## About Yext ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Yext provides an enterprise agentic marketing platform that helps multi-location brands manage and distribute verified business data and content across search engines, directories, social platforms, LLMs, and AI agents. - **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: YEXT) - **Headquarters**: New York City, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2006 - **Founders**: Howard Lerman, Brian Distelburger, and Brent Metz ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Digital presence management / Enterprise marketing technology (MarTech) - **Target customers**: Enterprise brands with multiple physical locations (e.g., retail, hospitality, healthcare, financial services) – B2B, Enterprise - **Mission or purpose statement**: “To help brands show up accurately and confidently everywhere customers search” (paraphrased from [yext.com/about](https://www.yext.com/about)) ## Products & Services - **Yext Knowledge Graph**: A central, verified source of truth for every location’s data (hours, services, attributes) that powers all downstream distribution. - **Content Generation Agents**: AI-powered agents that create on-brand local pages, social posts, review responses, and email campaigns. - **Distribution Agents**: Syndicate content in real time to LLMs, directories, maps, social platforms, and review sites – without aggregator delays. - **Scout**: AI analytics that analyze over 10 billion signals monthly across four AI models to identify where and why brands are losing customers. - **Developer Platform**: APIs and custom workflow tools to build custom agents and integrate Yext with internal systems. - **Listings, Pages, Reviews, Chat, Analytics** – foundational modules for managing digital presence (legacy products now folded into the agentic platform). All described on [yext.com/index.html](https://www.yext.com/index.html) and [yext.com/about](https://www.yext.com/about) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: $922.3 million (as of mid-2025, per LinkedIn data in search results) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue $446.6 million (same source) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Yext went public in 2017 on NYSE; notable board includes Michael Walrath (Chair & CEO). No current investor list provided, but IPO was a major milestone. Partners include major brands managing over 4 million locations worldwide. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew 8.5% YoY to 1,007 employees (LinkedIn data in search results) - Over 20% of hires in 2024 were internal (career page) - Presence in 32 countries with offices in New York, Budapest, Hyderabad, London, Paris, and Washington D.C. - Trusted by brands managing 4M+ locations globally ## Competitive Advantages - **Verified Data Infrastructure**: Yext’s Knowledge Graph is the single source of verified location data, eliminating aggregator delays and inaccuracies. - **Agentic Marketing Platform**: First-mover in delivering an integrated platform that combines content generation, distribution, and AI performance analytics specifically for multi-location enterprises. - **Direct Publisher Network**: Content is distributed directly to LLMs, maps, and social platforms without going through aggregators, ensuring speed and consistency. - **10 Billion Signals Analyzed Monthly**: Scout’s data intelligence provides granular visibility into customer behavior across digital touchpoints. ## Strategic Focus - **Agentic Marketing**: Yext is betting its future on “agentic” AI – building the infrastructure for brands to manage how AI models and agents discover and present their information. This is the core of the current platform rebrand. - **Global Expansion**: Offices in EMEA, APAC, and North America; hiring in multiple regions. - **Product Innovation**: Continued investment in AI, APIs, and custom workflow capabilities to allow enterprises to build proprietary agents on Yext’s foundation. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes Customer Centricity, One Team (collaboration), Impact-Driven, and Constructive Candor – open communication and challenging ideas are encouraged. - **Hybrid Work Model**: Employees work in a hybrid model with offices in major global cities; flexibility to work remotely with periodic in-person connection. - **Career Growth**: Internal mobility is a priority – over 20% of 2024 hires were from within. Upward Mobility program supports exploring new roles and skills. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid parental leave, 401k with match, equity, commuter benefits. Unique perks include free Calm subscription, monthly ClassPass credits, flexible vacation, paid holidays, and sick days. - **Transparency**: Leadership communicates through newsletters, quarterly company-wide meetings, and post-earnings breakdowns. - **Engineering & Product Culture**: Strong emphasis on AI and platform development; roles include Platform Consultants, NetSuite Senior Developer, Product Manager, etc. (based on open positions). - **Overall Employee Rating**: 3.7/5.0 on LinkedIn (956 reviews) – Work-Life: 4.1, Compensation: 3.8, Culture: 3.8, Career: 3.6. ## Sources 1. [yext.com/careers](https://www.yext.com/careers) 2. [yext.com/index.html](https://www.yext.com/index.html) 3. [yext.com/about](https://www.yext.com/about) 4. [linkedin.com/company/yext](https://www.linkedin.com/company/yext) 5. 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