Cloud Security Controls Governance Specialist

Job Description:

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The Cloud Security Controls Enablement Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security controls across multi-cloud environments, with a specific emphasis on Azure and AWS platforms, to ensure the protection of organizational data and systems. This role requires deep expertise in cloud security, architecture principles, and industry standards. The ideal candidate will work closely with various teams to ensure the security of cloud-based applications, data, and infrastructure, particularly on platforms like AWS and Azure. 5 years of Cloud experience.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Lead the design and implementation of secure cloud architectures and solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security requirements.
•    Influence security architectures in partnership with CST solutions architecture team, including detailed diagrams and written explanations.
•    Evaluate and recommend new cloud security technologies and practices to improve the organization's security posture.
•    Develop and implement preventative security controls for cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) based on industry best practices and compliance requirements.
•    Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of existing cloud security controls and recommend enhancements.
•    Define and implement security controls and policies for cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA) and bank policies, standards, and baselines.
•    Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud environments to identify and mitigate risks. 
•    Partner with vulnerability management team to assess risk from identified potential security threats and vulnerabilities in cloud environments.
•    Develop risk mitigation strategies and work with relevant teams to implement solutions.
•    Maintain and update risk registers and ensure continuous monitoring of cloud security risks.
•    Develop and maintain documentation for security controls, policies, and procedures.
•    Participate in internal and external audits to demonstrate compliance with cloud security requirements.
•    Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on cloud security best practices and the implementation of security controls.
•    Act as a liaison between the security team and other departments to promote a security-first culture. 
•    Collaborate with DevOps, IT, and business teams to integrate security controls into cloud deployments and CI/CD pipelines.
•    Act as a subject matter expert on cloud security architecture, providing guidance and support to various stakeholders.
•    Stay current with emerging cloud security trends, technologies, and best practices.
•    Continuously improve security controls and processes to enhance the organization's security posture.
•    Participate in security research, community engagements, industry forums, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Required Skills:
•    Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices for Azure and AWS platforms.
•    Extensive knowledge of security tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, firewalls, PKI, and identity management.
•    Experience architecting SIEM systems, threat intelligence platforms, security automation and orchestration.
•    Knowledgeable in network security, including AWS networking primitives, security groups, network access control lists, proxies, firewall and WAF technologies.
•    Experience building and implementing IaC/PaC governance strategies.
•    Experience with cloud and containerized technologies, AKS, EKS, ECS, serverless, Kubernetes and Docker
•    Experience with PKI secrets management platforms (e.g., Azure Key Vault, AWS, KMS, AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault).
•    DevSecOps experience building and deploying infrastructure with build and test automation technologies terraform, cloudformation, ansible, docker, jenkins
•    Hands on experience designing and deploying cloud security controls at scale.
•    Extensive knowledge of public cloud service providers and the threats to workloads within those environments
•    Hands-on experience with cloud security solutions, including Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection (CWPP).
•    5 years of experience in cloud security
•    Currently hold active AWS Security Specialty or Azure AZ-500 certification
•    In-depth understanding of cloud security principles, best practices, and industry frameworks such as OWASP Top 10, NIST, CSA, CIS benchmarks

Desired Skills
•    Relevant industry certifications such as ISC2 and SANS GIAC are highly desirable.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
•    Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
 

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