Principal Systems Engineer - Cloud
Location
Secunderabad | India
Job description
The Security Engineer, Cloud will drive the Azure and M365 security lifecycle through the implementation of automated guardrails and security testing. They will provide advanced technical knowledge during the design implementation of Azure and M365 security controls/automation and champion development of security testing and validation via automated tools and pipelines. They will serve as the technical security expert for this domain. Individuals within this role will specialize in the security disciplines related to both traditional and cloud-based Windows security environments, including Azure Active Directory, Information Protection, and Identity Governance, across the Microsoft product line as well as automation of security controls testing, and ideally would have experience or expertise in DevOps as well as acting as a change agent and mentor.
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Takes ownership over execution of the roadmap to drive security and compliance requirements into all areas of Azure and M365 cloud.
- Participates in strategic planning of technical and operational roadmaps.
- Drives standardization of design patterns and integrations to CI/CD pipelines.
- Participate in creating plans for implementing management directives in most secure manners with automation.
- Provides mentorship to improve security guidance and further improve knowledge within the teams.
- Works closely with cross-functional teams as a subject matter expert for security standards and advises/contributes to development as needed.
- Maintain standards and procedures that meet operational, regulatory, and company policies
- Drive continued standardization and consolidation to cloud-first technologies
- Lead engineering phases for cloud security including planning, design, build, testing, and transition to operational support
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiates
- Work closely with various internal teams and auditors to generate timely audit reports
- Create reports and KPIs related to all areas of Cloud Security
- Provide representation within FinOps chapter
- Apply a consistently positive, problem-solving attitude and demonstrate a curious mindset
- Support the development of operational excellence via process, technology, and people development
SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experienced gained through college degree programs and/or certifications in business or information systems related fields, with an emphasis in information technology or cyber security
- 10+ years of progressive dedicated information security engineering
- 5+ years designing/implementing security controls in Azure
- Experience with automating processes and/or security controls
- Experience with DevOps, DevSecOps, and Agile SDLC methodologies
- Advanced and proven knowledge of security concepts (CISSP, CISA, CISM, GPEN, GWAPT, GCIH, other GIAC certifications, OSCP, CEH, PCNSE, etc.)
- Experience leading a DevOps team with emphasis on team mentorship and driving outcomes through collaboration.Problem-solving and analytical abilities including the ability to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details and apply sound business knowledge
- Expertise in documenting requirements, establishing scope and objectives, and determining the strategy for implementing systems to achieve business goals
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and work independently, as well as work collaboratively with teams, some of which may be geographically distributed
- Experience using an Agile methodology is desired
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