Cloud Security Design and Controls Lead

Cloud Security Design and Controls Lead

Chicago, Illinois;Washington, District of Columbia; Denver, Colorado

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Job Description:

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Job Description:

The Information Security Senior Specialist will be a key functional member of the Cloud Security Team within the Global Information Security (GIS) and Business Information Security Officer (BISO) organizations. The role is responsible for implementing, managing, and governing security controls across multi-cloud environments, with a specific emphasis on Azure, AWS and Google 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.

Key Responsibilities (continued from above):

• Integration with CI/CD Pipelines -

• Developers ensure that security policies are embedded in CI/CD workflows to enforce compliance during the development and deployment phases.

• Custom Solutions Development -

• Off-the-shelf security tools often need customization to fit organizational requirements. Developers can write custom modules, scripts, or extensions to adapt these tools effectively.

• Collaboration with Security Teams -

• Developers act as a bridge between security and DevOps teams, ensuring that security policies align with operational workflows without hindering development agility.

• Governance and Regulatory Compliance -

• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud environments to identify and mitigate risks.

• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities in cloud environments.

• Evidence Package Creation

• Package evidence of security policies deployment and effectiveness proving to non-technical audience, Audit and Governance Teams, the effectiveness of security policies.

• Participate in internal and external audits to demonstrate compliance with cloud security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of secure cloud architectures and solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security requirements.

• Maintain and update risk registers and ensure continuous monitoring of cloud security risks.

• Act as a liaison between the security team and other departments to promote a security-first culture.

• Security Controls

• Define and implement security controls and policies for cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA) and bank security policies.

• Continuously improve security controls and processes to enhance the organization's security posture.

• Develop and maintain documentation for security controls, policies, and procedures.

• Policy as Code (PaC) Implementation

• Policies are increasingly managed as code, requiring developers skilled in scripting and programming to define, customize, and automate these policies using tools like HashiCorp Sentinel, Open Policy Agent (OPA), and Terraform.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience designing and implementing cloud security controls.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science, and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience within the domain areas of Cloud Security.

• In-depth understanding of cloud security principles, best practices for Azure and/or AWS platforms, and industry frameworks such as OWASP Top 10, NIST, CSA, CIS benchmarks.

• Experience building and implementing Infrastructure as Code and/or Policy as Code governance strategies.

• Experience conducting security assessments, risk analyses, and developing security concepts.

• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools and technologies such as AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, Google Cloud Security Command Center, and/or Wiz.

• Extensive knowledge of security tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, firewalls, PKI, and identity management and how they work in cloud environments. Specifically in network security, including AWS networking primitives, security groups, network access control lists, proxies, firewall and WAF technologies.

• Experience with cloud and containerized technologies, AKS, EKS, ECS, serverless, Kubernetes and Docker.

• Extensive knowledge of public cloud service providers and the threats to workloads within those environments.

• Currently hold active AWS Security Specialty or Azure AZ-500 certification.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science, and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience within the domain areas of Cloud Security.

• 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.

Skills:

• Customer and Client Focus

• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations

• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines

• Problem Solving

• Quality Assurance

• Business Process Analysis

• Data Privacy and Protection

• Innovative Thinking

• Risk Analytics

• Stakeholder Management

• Business Acumen

• Business Continuity Management

• Data Governance

• External Resource Management

• Information Systems Management

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

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