Cloud Security Specialist

Overview:
A global consulting business is looking to add a new Cloud Security Specialist to their growing IT team. This company, which is focused on capital markets, requires the Senior Information Security Analyst to help drive their cybersecurity initiatives within the organisation, develop and deliver security awareness training to all staff as well as assist in the overall development and implementation of their security strategy.
The Role:

• Play a key part in safeguarding the organisation's cloud environment and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their data.
• Ensure that security is seamlessly and effectively integrated with cloud technologies, security best practices
• Design, implement, and manage security controls for their cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing of their cloud infrastructure to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest cloud security threats and best practices.
• Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems for suspicious activity in the cloud environment
• Investigate and analyse security incidents, leading the response and remediation efforts.
• Communicate complex security issues to technical and non-technical audiences
• Develop and deliver security awareness training for cloud users within the organisation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the overall security strategy, focusing on the cloud environment.

The Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or related qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on cloud security.
• Experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including identity and access management, data encryption, network security, and compliance.
• Certifications such as (CCSP), (CISSP), AWS Certified Security - Speciality or equivalent

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