Scope of the role
- Design, implement, and manage security measures for cloud environments
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into cloud-based applications and services
- Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely resolution
- Implement and maintain access controls, encryption, and other security features
- Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging threats to proactively address potential vulnerabilities
- Develop and document security policies, procedures, and guidelines for cloud environments
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Cloud Security Engineer or similar role, with a focus on AWS cloud services
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant IT experience in deploying and managing application and services on cloud, including the design, development, implementation and/or management of the solution
- Good knowledge in security
- Deep understanding of cloud control objectives
- Deep knowledge of Security Governance AND Technology Risk
- Deep knowledge of Cloud and DevSecOps
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Proficient in security concepts related to infrastructure as code (IaC) and containerisation.
- Experience with security tools and technologies, such as Security Information and Events Management (SIEM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Database Activity Monitoring, Data Security and Protection, Privileged Access Management (PAM), File Integrity Monitoring, Web Application Firewall, Intrusion Prevent etc
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialist or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
- Organised, independent and able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced working environment and adhere to organisational process and governance.