Security Specialist

Job for Cloud Security

Job Overview:Our Client has an ambitious vision to develop technology that invisibly enables opportunity for a globally connected population. Our Client is growing rapidly and developing new products. With new business capabilities, Our Client is encountering new security challenges that require a thoughtful, adaptable approach to strengthen its cloud security strategy.We enable Our Client to be successful by delivering scalable and defendable security services that not only provide for the protection of Our Client, customer & partner data, but that provides for an advantage in a highly competitive industry.Responsibilities:

Working with the Enterprise Security, Architecture, Cloud Enablement & Engineering teams you will plan, implement and optimise security controls in the cloud (AWS) and consult in the implementation of CNAPP capability.

Act as a technical security professional, providing advice and guidance to other team members and the wider business.

Conduct comprehensive technical assessments of existing cloud security capabilities and solutions to identify vulnerabilities and risks.

Review and development of actionable recommendations and strategies for securing cloud solutions.

Implementing security measures for cloud-native applications, including container security and serverless architectures.

Creating a sustainable framework and operational processes for continuous management of Cloud Security in Our Client.

Leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to automate the deployment of security controls, ensuring consistency and efficiency.

Enhancing security configurations and policies to minimise risks and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations and alignment with industry-leading security frameworks, including the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) and NIST guidelines, to strengthen cloud environments.

Providing training and awareness programs for partners and internal teams on cloud security standard methodologies.

Implementing standards and policies to safeguard workloads and the cloud infrastructure.

Required Skills and Experience:

A deep technical security background.

Several years of experience working with cloud technologies with a security focus.

In-depth knowledge of cross cloud security principles and standard processes with solid experience of implementation and automation.

Experience with security tools and technologies such as firewalls, CNAPP, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and SIEM.

Solid understanding of IAM and RBAC, with emphasis on applying Least Privilege principle

Clear communication and interpersonal skills to influence, partners, team members and vendors at a tactical level and drive the security agenda across key business units.

Ability to deliver high quality analysis that minimises bias and error and produce presentations with written and numeric material to a high standard, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy!

An understanding of how to implement a strategic Cloud Security support model.

"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant subject (e.g., Cyber Security, Information Security), or equivalent evidenced experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud security, with a solid understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Relevant security certifications such as CISSP & CISM with additional certifications that underscore expertise in cloud security design and deployment: CCSP, AWS Certified Security, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer & Azure Security Engineer Associate!

In Return:We offer exciting and interesting work in global and diverse team. Our Client's growth trajectory will ensure career progression and the opportunity to have a significant impact on our success.Accommodations at Our ClientAt Our Client, we want our people to Do Great Things. If you need support or an accommodation to Be Your Brilliant Self during the recruitment process, please email To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Our Client to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.Equal Opportunities at Our ClientOur Client is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Hybrid Working at Our ClientOur Client's hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

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