What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Security Engineer position at BMO Financial Group?
Job Summary :
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud security solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud security frameworks, best practices, and compliance requirements across major cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). The candidate must be an expert in understanding all cloud services and their security controls. This role requires a strategic thinker who can collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the security of cloud environments and drive continuous improvement.
Job Description
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud security frameworks, best practices, and compliance requirements across major cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Expert in understanding all cloud services and their security controls.
This role requires a strategic thinker who can collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the security of cloud environments and drive continuous improvement.
You will have technical hands-on experience in Cloud Services and knowledge of adding security controls for AWS, Azure.
Design, implement, and maintain cloud security solutions, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices across multi-cloud environments.
Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, technologies, and best practices to provide thought leadership.
Conduct threat analysis and identify security gaps, presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5 years of experience in cloud security engineering or architecture roles.
Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, including security tools and services.
Must be an expert in Cloud Domains covering Data Protection, Encryption, Logging & Monitoring.
Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, CSA CCM) and regulatory compliance.
Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates.
Hands-on experience with cloud-native security services (AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, GCP Security Command Center).
Strong understanding of network security, / data protection, encryption, logging and monotiling methodologies
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, or CCSP are preferred.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5 years of experience in cloud security engineering or architecture roles.
Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, including security tools and services.
Must be an expert in Cloud Domains covering Data Protection, Encryption, Logging & Monitoring.
Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, CSA CCM) and regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates.
Hands-on experience with cloud-native security services (AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, GCP Security Command Center).
Strong understanding of network security, encryption methodologies, and application security.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, or CCSP are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications :
Knowledge of security monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk, ELK Stack, NetSkope.
Can review security controls for Terraform, CDK module.
Salary :
87,000.00 - $161,400.00
Pay Type : Salaried
The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.
BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit :
About Us
At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose : Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
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BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Note to Recruiters : BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.
Salary : $87,000 - $161,400
