Posted 5mo ago

Cloud Security Lead | Offshore

@ Photon
India
OnsiteContract
Responsibilities:design controls, oversee security, monitor incidents
Requirements Summary:6+ years cloud security; 3+ years containerized environments; Azure and AWS; Kubernetes; CSPM tooling; threat modeling; compliance; security design and audits.
Technical Tools Mentioned:AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), CNAPP, WAF, DDoS
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Job Description

Core responsibilities include: 

  • Cloud Security Controls: Design and implement security controls across AWS, Azure environments.  
  • Continuously enhance our cloud security posture management (CSPM) program to identify and remediate risks in configurations and policies.  
  • Ensure SOC 2 cloud security controls are always executed and auditable. 
  • Container & Kubernetes Security: Oversee security for containerized applications and Kubernetes clusters. Establish best practices for container image security, pod security policies, and cluster network segmentation to protect our microservices. 

Overall, You must: 

  • Ensure cloud systems and solutions are secure by design and champion a secure guardrails approach—automating security checks and educating teams to build secure systems from the ground up. 
  • Conduct continuous vulnerability and compliance validation to ensure ongoing adherence to security policies and regulations. 
  • Monitor cloud environments for security incidents and ensuring rapid response through automated mechanisms. 
  • Serve as subject matter expert on cloud technologies and security solutions 
  • Perform technical security design, architecture, change and/or configuration audits/reviews on our hosting environments including Azure & AWS, servers, network devices, endpoints, and security technologies deployed (CNAPP, MDM, WAF, DDoS, etc.) 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, cloud engineers, architects, and operations, to embed security in critical initiatives including API security. 
     
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing across the organization and staying updated on the latest cloud security threats and advancements. 

 


 

 

Your profile:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related professional experience. 
  • 6+ years’ experience in cloud security 
  • 3+ years hand-on experience working with containerized environments 
  • Excellent understanding of Azure, AWS, k8s  
  • Experience working with cloud security posture management tooling 
  • Hands-on experience on threat modeling and security architecture reviews. 
  • Hands-on experience of working with compliance requirements and turning them to technical controls: Ability to implement and manage security controls in cloud environments 
  • Knowledge of cloud security best practices and industry standards 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions 
  • Excellent documentation skills, including the creation of procedures, process documentation, and user documentation  
  • Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or AWS Certified Security – Specialty are preferred. 
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), security tools, and technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption). 
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of cloud security principles, risk management, and compliance frameworks. 

Soft Skills:  

  • The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 
  • Keen attention to detail and a vigilant, solutions-oriented mindset 
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects, balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines both when working alone and with others.   
  • Self-motivated and able to complete projects with minimal supervision.  
  • Ability to rapidly evaluate, research, learn, and apply advanced and emerging data security principles, theories, and concepts.  
  • Positive attitude and outstanding, proactive problem-identification and problem-solving skills.   
  • Strong interpersonal and project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across the enterprise and to work effectively in a matrixed, geographically distributed organization.