Chief Cloud Security Officer

Cloud Security ArchitectWe are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Architect to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization's end-to-end security posture across AWS and Azure cloud environments.Key Responsibilities:Cloud Security Architecture & GovernanceAct as a multi-cloud security architect with a primary focus on AWS and secondary focus on Azure.Design and implement secure cloud architectures that align with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.Manage and harden cloud environments using AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, CloudFormation, Route 53, CloudWatch) and Azure services (VMs, Storage, Networking, Azure AD, Synapse).Apply Zero Trust principles across all cloud layers, enforcing segmentation, least privilege, and secure access policies.Conduct regular cloud security posture reviews and audits, ensuring adherence to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and SCA.Microsoft & Identity Security ManagementAdminister and secure Microsoft 365, Exchange, Active Directory, and Windows Server OS environments.Ensure effective management of domain services, identity synchronization, and group policies.Implement Conditional Access, MFA, and Privileged Access Management (PAM) controls to protect user and administrative identities.Integrate and maintain identity federation between cloud and on-prem systems for unified authentication.Infrastructure Operations & BAU SecurityOversee infrastructure BAU operations including backups, patching, monitoring, and capacity management.Lead SecOps activities including endpoint patching, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening.Manage both Windows and Linux operating systems, ensuring compliance with hardening benchmarks.Collaborate with the NOC team to ensure continuous monitoring, incident response, and SLA compliance.Maintain and secure limited on-prem infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, and IP telephony systems.Automation, DevSecOps & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (preferred), AWS CodePipeline, and GitHub Actions.Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, Bicep, and Ansible to automate provisioning and enforce secure configurations.Integrate security scanning (SAST, DAST, dependency checks) into development and deployment pipelines.Deploy and manage container platforms (Amazon EKS, Azure AKS) with secure baseline configurations.Security Operations (SOC) & Incident ManagementOversee SOC operations, ensuring effective monitoring, alert triage, and incident response.Utilize SIEM/SOAR tools (Azure Sentinel, Splunk, AWS Security Hub) for centralized visibility and automation.Lead the incident response lifecycle—detection, containment, investigation, remediation, and lessons learned.Conduct root cause analysis for major incidents and ensure continuous improvement of detection rules.Coordinate with cross-functional teams for vulnerability remediation and threat intelligence sharing.Risk Management, Compliance & ResilienceConduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance reviews across systems and networks.Define risk treatment plans and ensure timely mitigation of identified risks.Maintain documentation for all cloud security controls, policies, and configurations.Implement and validate Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity strategies across AWS and Azure.Drive continuous security improvement through automation, governance, and training.Requirements:We are looking for a highly experienced Cloud Security Architect who has at least 5 years of experience in multi-cloud security architecture and implementation. The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise with IAM, EDR, DLP, encryption, and vulnerability management tools.Benefits:The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.