M&A Cloud Security Associate Director
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Job Summary
M&A Cloud Security Associate Director
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Expert to lead the design implementation and continuous improvement of cloud security controls across multi-cloud environments. This role will be for a 6/12 month contract.
This role will focus on Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP) and Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) using tools such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud Wiz or CrowdStrike.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in cloud security architecture threat detection and compliance enforcement combined with strong knowledge of identity network and workload security in Azure AWS and GCP environments.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Security Architecture & Governance
- Define and maintain multi-cloud security architectures aligned with organizational security strategy and compliance requirements.
- Develop and enforce cloud security policies standards and guardrails for Azure AWS and GCP.
- Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new cloud services and workloads.
Security Posture Management & Tooling
- Deploy configure and optimize Microsoft Defender for Cloud Wiz or CrowdStrike for CSPM CWPP and CNAPP capabilities.
- Integrate security findings into SIEM/SOAR workflows and drive remediation with engineering teams.
- Implement cloud-native security services such as Azure Policy AWS Security Hub and GCP Security Command Center.
DevSecOps & Automation
- Embed security into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions Azure DevOps or Jenkins.
- Implement policy-as-code and IaC security scanning for Terraform Bicep and CloudFormation templates.
- Automate security controls and compliance checks using Python PowerShell or equivalent scripting languages.
Identity Access & Network Security
- Design and enforce least privilege IAM policies role-based access control and conditional access across cloud platforms.
- Implement network segmentation private endpoints and firewall policies to secure workloads.
Monitoring Detection & Incident Response
- Configure and monitor Defender for Cloud Wiz or CrowdStrike dashboards for anomaly detection and threat alerts.
- Lead cloud security incident investigations root cause analysis and remediation efforts.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5 years of experience in cloud security with strong expertise in Azure and exposure to AWS/GCP.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Wiz or CrowdStrike for CSPM CWPP and CNAPP.
- Strong knowledge of IAM encryption network security and container security in cloud environments.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices including IaC security and pipeline integration.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (CIS NIST ISO 27001 SOC 2).
- Scripting proficiency in Python or PowerShell.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: Azure Security Engineer Associate CCSP or CISSP.
- Experience with Zero Trust Architecture and micro-segmentation.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes security (AKS EKS GKE) and container runtime protections.
- Additional certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert Azure Administrator Associate or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert are highly desirable.
Tools & Technologies
- Cloud Platforms: Azure AWS GCP
- Security Tools: Microsoft Defender for Cloud Wiz CrowdStrike SIEM/SOAR platforms
- IaC & Automation: Terraform Bicep CloudFormation OPA/Conftest
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Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Splunk
- Google Cloud Platform
- Cybersecurity
- Identity & Access Management
- Management Experience
- PCI
- NIST Standards
- Emergency Management
- Security
- Information Security
- Encryption
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