Job Description
SUMMARY : We are seeking a talented, passionate Cloud Security Manager to join our team and help lead efforts to secure our cloud-based banking and support applications / infrastructure. As a Cloud Security Engineering Manager, you will be reporting to Chief Enterprise Architect and responsible for helping to develop and drive the Bank's overall cloud security strategy in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Data Platform, and Software Engineering teams. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.
- Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-first security and support systems
- Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements, especially NIST, PCI-DSS
- Identify opportunities to reduce cloud security risk for the Bank and lead the team in implementation of said solutions
- Participate in security assessments and audits of our cloud environments and assist towards the identity and remediation of potential security gaps and / or vulnerabilities
- Plan, architect, and implement cloud security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, IDS, identity and access management, logging and monitoring
- Evaluate and develop a framework for SaaS security baselining and standardization (inclusive of IAM considerations, data security, etc.)
- Assist with any security incidents or events in the cloud and collaborate with other teams to resolve issues and mitigate risks
- Research and stay updated on the latest cloud security trends, threats, and best practices and provide recommendations for improvement, especially as they relate to Financial Services
- Educate and train other staff on cloud security awareness and best practices
- Integrate, as appropriate, AWS and other vendor security services and features, to enhance the security posture of our AWS cloud environment
- Apply API security principles and techniques, such as authentication, authorization, encryption, rate limiting, etc., to protect our cloud-based APIs from unauthorized access and abuse
- Use cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools and processes to monitor and remediate misconfigurations and security risks across our cloud environments
- Use cloud access security broker (CASB) or other Internet traffic filtering solutions to enforce security policies and controls for our cloud-based applications and data
- Create, maintain, and present documentation as it relates to cloud security operation's designs / configurations, processes, standards, and recommendations
- Oversee the performance and development of a team of cloud engineers and other Cybersecurity professionals while providing feedback, coaching, and mentoring
- Understand network security policies and introduce and implement security standards and best practices for cloud engineering
- Manage project budgets and schedules and ensure timely and quality delivery of security solutions
- Provide support and guidance to team members and resolve any issues or conflicts
- Collaborate with Network, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Data Platform, IAM, and Software Engineering teams to design, implement, and support an enterprise-class cloud security strategy
- Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering ( Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
- Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
- Identifies and reports suspicious activity.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises function, projects or services and / or one or more employees, as applicable.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance coaching; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
EXPERIENCE
4-6 Years experience in cloud security, engineering, and / or administration requiredStrong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure components with specific understanding of security risks presented in decentralized and hybrid environments requiredExperience with cloud native security related tools (AWS Guard Duty, AWS WAF, etc) requiredExperience with IaC tools such as Terraform preferred4-6 Years experience in the banking industry, or knowledge of banking regulations and standards, such as GLBA, FFIEC, etc, is a significant plus preferred1-3 Years experience leading cloud security engineering teamsrequiredExperience with cloud security posture management tools such as Palo Alto, ZScaler etc preferredExperience with SaaS posture management toolsets preferredExperience with Internet traffc filtering solutions such as CASB preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proficiency with cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, and GCPKnowledge of cloud security frameworks and standards, including NIST CSF, FedRAMP, CIS, CSA, etc.Experience with cloud security tools and technologies, such as AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, GCP Security Command Center, etc.Experience with scripting languages, such as Python, PowerShell, etc.Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamLeadership skills, such as delegation, motivation, and conflict resolutionProject management skills, such as planning, organizing, and prioritizingCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certification in cloud security, such as CCSK, CCSP, or AWS Certified Security, is a plus at hire but mandatory within 12 months of hire. within 1 Year requiredCertification in general Cybersecurity, such as CISSP, is a plus within 1- 1 / 2 Yrs preferred