Cloud Security & Governance Lead

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Cloud Security & Governance Lead

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security & Governance Lead to drive security, compliance, and automation initiatives across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure). The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing cloud security policies, automating security controls, integrating cloud security APIs, and optimizing governance frameworks. This role will also focus on cost optimization, security monitoring, and compliance reporting while leveraging tools like Terraform, Boto SDK (Python), and Power BI.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Security & Compliance

• Design and implement cloud security policies using Terraform for AWS and Azure.

• Automate security compliance enforcement (e.g., IAM policies, network security controls).

• Establish multi-cloud governance frameworks to meet industry regulations (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks).

• Configure cloud-native security tools (AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center) to monitor risks.

Security Automation & Operations

• Develop and maintain cloud security automation scripts using Boto SDK (Python).

• Integrate cloud security APIs to streamline security workflows and reporting.

• Automate incident detection and response by integrating SIEM and SOAR platforms.

• Implement data pipeline automation for security event correlation and threat intelligence.

Threat Monitoring & Risk Management

• Set up real-time security alerts based on defined security policies.

• Monitor cloud security posture and implement proactive remediation strategies.

• Work closely with DevOps, IT, and compliance teams to enforce least privilege access controls.

Governance & Cost Optimization

• Ensure security configurations align with cost-efficient cloud usage.

• Track and optimize cloud security spend to prevent unnecessary costs.

• Build Power BI dashboards to visualize security compliance, cloud threats, and risk metrics.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in Cloud Security, Governance, and Compliance.

• Strong knowledge of Terraform for policy-based security automation.

• Expertise in AWS and Azure security best practices (IAM, encryption, logging, compliance frameworks).

• Experience with Boto SDK (Python) for security automation.

• Proficiency in cloud security APIs and data pipeline automation.

• Familiarity with Power BI for security reporting and dashboards.

• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools like AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Azure Security Center, or Sentinel.

• Strong analytical skills and experience working in cross-functional security teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst).

• Experience with cloud-native SIEM tools (Splunk, Azure Sentinel, or AWS Security Hub).

• Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD security automation.

Category: Information Technology