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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Cloud Security Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure cloud infrastructure and solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud computing technologies, cybersecurity principles, and best practices. You will collaborate closely with IT teams, developers, and stakeholders to ensure that cloud environments are secure, compliant, and resilient against cyber threats.
In this role, you will assess existing cloud architectures, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend improvements to enhance security posture. You will develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures tailored specifically for cloud environments. Additionally, you will provide guidance and expertise on cloud security best practices, ensuring that all cloud deployments adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
You will be expected to stay current with emerging cloud security threats, trends, and technologies, proactively recommending and implementing solutions to mitigate risks. You will also conduct regular security assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability scans to identify and remediate potential security issues.
As a Cloud Security Architect, you will play a critical role in incident response activities, investigating security breaches, and coordinating remediation efforts. You will also be responsible for educating and training team members on cloud security awareness, ensuring that security is integrated into all aspects of cloud operations.
The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work effectively in a collaborative environment. You must be able to clearly articulate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding across the organization.
Your role will also involve evaluating and selecting cloud security tools and technologies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring that solutions meet organizational requirements and budget constraints. You will be responsible for documenting cloud security architectures, processes, and procedures, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for audit and compliance purposes.
We expect you to have a deep understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, along with experience in identity and access management, encryption, network security, and data protection. Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 is highly desirable.
If you are passionate about cloud security, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a significant impact on the security posture of our organization, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us build secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions that drive business success.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans of cloud environments.
- Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security best practices into cloud deployments.
- Respond to and investigate cloud security incidents, coordinating remediation efforts.
- Evaluate and select cloud security tools and technologies.
- Provide training and guidance on cloud security awareness and best practices.
- Document cloud security architectures, processes, and procedures for compliance purposes.
Requirements
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- 5+ years of experience in cloud security architecture and implementation.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or similar.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience designing secure cloud architectures?
- How do you stay current with emerging cloud security threats and technologies?
- What steps do you take to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in cloud environments?
- Can you provide an example of a cloud security incident you managed and how you resolved it?
- What cloud security tools and technologies do you prefer and why?
