Cloud Security Lead
The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in designing and managing the organisation's cloud security infrastructure, working with the latest technologies in a large-scale enterprise environment.
About Us
We are a comprehensive IT and Telecoms services provider across multiple business units, supporting a diverse user base and overseeing an extensive IT infrastructure.
Our mission is to establish a secure and resilient IT foundation, setting standards for IT policy, governance, and cybersecurity to protect and optimise our operations.
Responsibilities
1. Cloud Security Management: Ensure the security of the organisation's Azure environment.
2. Strategy and Policy Development: Develop and implement effective cloud security strategies and policies.
3. Data and Application Security: Safeguard cloud-based data and applications through robust security measures.
4. Collaboration and Integration: Work closely with IT teams to integrate cloud security practices seamlessly.
5. Security Consultancy: Act as a security consultant and advisor for the organisation.
6. Support Cloud Transformations: Enable positive transitions to cloud-based services while ensuring security.
7. Promote IT Security Awareness: Educate teams on the importance of robust IT security practices.
8. Configuration Assessment and Advisory: Assess and advise on cloud security configurations.
9. Design and Implementation: Contribute to security-related design and implementation activities.
10. Compliance and Best Practices: Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to ensure compliance with industry best practices.
11. Vendor and Procurement Management: Manage vendor relationships and support procurement activities.
12. Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest cloud security technologies and trends.
13. Metric-Based Reporting: Advise on best practices and implement metrics-based reporting.
14. Collaborate with SOC Partner: Work closely with an outsourced SOC partner to ensure comprehensive security monitoring.
Requirements
* 2+ years of specialised experience in a cloud security role.
* 10+ years of general experience in IT roles.
* Strong understanding of cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
* Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Controls.
* Expert knowledge of the Microsoft Azure platform.
* Familiarity with IT security compliance requirements, such as GDPR.
* Expertise in wireless security, encryption, and authentication.
* Proven experience in security design and implementation.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 platform.
* Azure Cloud Experience.
* Azure Cloud Certifications preferably AZ500.
* Relevant third-level degree or equivalent experience.
* Professional certifications, such as CCSP or CISSP.