Lead Cloud Security Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Lead Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain a secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure.

This role focuses on strengthening access control, threat detection, data protection, and compliance in AWS and / or Azure environments.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud-native security tools, automation, and DevSecOps integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enforce security best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess security risks, communicate threats to stakeholders, and implement remediation strategies.
• Design and maintain preventive and remediation controls across AWS and Azure.
• Apply security frameworks, including CIS Benchmarks, AWS Foundational Security Best Practices (FSBP), and Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark (MCSB).
• Track and report on the effectiveness of AWS / Azure detective controls and third-party security solutions (e.g., Wiz).
• Develop security processes, cloud policies, and standards to ensure proactive threat response.
• Assist teams in integrating security into CI / CD pipelines and workflows.
• Implement security automation to improve security posture.
• Conduct security audits and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Maintain and manage cloud security documentation.
• Work with developers, architects, and operations teams to enforce security best practices.
• Lead training sessions and workshops on AWS and Azure security.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud security trends and integrate innovative solutions.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Certifications

Education : Bachelors Degree

Certification : AWS Certified Security , AWS Certified DevOps Engineer , Microsoft Certified : Azure Security Engineer Associate , Microsoft Certified : DevOps Engineer Expert , Certified Information Systems Security Professional , Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)