Cloud Security Lead | Offshore

<div style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;"><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><h3>Core responsibilities include: </h3></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Cloud Security Controls: Design and implement security controls across AWS, Azure environments. </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Continuously enhance our cloud security posture management (CSPM) program to identify and remediate risks in configurations and policies. </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Ensure SOC 2 cloud security controls are always executed and auditable. </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Container &amp; Kubernetes Security: Oversee security for containerized applications and Kubernetes clusters. Establish best practices for container image security, pod security policies, and cluster network segmentation to protect our microservices. </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><h3>Overall, You must: </h3></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Ensure cloud systems and solutions are secure by design and champion a secure guardrails approach—automating security checks and educating teams to build secure systems from the ground up. </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Conduct continuous vulnerability and compliance validation to ensure ongoing adherence to security policies and regulations. </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Monitor cloud environments for security incidents and ensuring rapid response through automated mechanisms. </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Serve as subject matter expert on cloud technologies and security solutions </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Perform technical security design, architecture, change and/or configuration audits/reviews on our hosting environments including Azure &amp; AWS, servers, network devices, endpoints, and security technologies deployed (CNAPP, MDM, WAF, DDoS, etc.) </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, cloud engineers, architects, and operations, to embed security in critical initiatives including API security. <br></li></ul></div></div><div style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;"><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing across the organization and staying updated on the latest cloud security threats and advancements. </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><h3><u>Your profile: </u></h3></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related professional experience. </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>6+ years' experience in cloud security </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>3+ years hand-on experience working with containerized environments </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Excellent understanding of Azure, AWS, k8s </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Experience working with cloud security posture management tooling </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Hands-on experience on threat modeling and security architecture reviews. </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Hands-on experience of working with compliance requirements and turning them to technical controls: Ability to implement and manage security controls in cloud environments </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Knowledge of cloud security best practices and industry standards </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Excellent documentation skills, including the creation of procedures, process documentation, and user documentation </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or AWS Certified Security – Specialty are preferred. </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Technical Skills: Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), security tools, and technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption). </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Knowledge: Strong understanding of cloud security principles, risk management, and compliance frameworks. </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><h3>Soft Skills: </h3></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Keen attention to detail and a vigilant, solutions-oriented mindset </li></ul></div></div><div style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;"><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects, balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines both when working alone and with others.   </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Self-motivated and able to complete projects with minimal supervision.  </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Ability to rapidly evaluate, research, learn, and apply advanced and emerging data security principles, theories, and concepts.  </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Positive attitude and outstanding, proactive problem-identification and problem-solving skills.   </li></ul></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul><li>Strong interpersonal and project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across the enterprise and to work effectively in a matrixed, geographically distributed organization.   </li></ul></div></div><p>Originally posted on <a href="https://himalayas.app">Himalayas</a></p>