Cloud Security Specialist

S&P Global, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Flexible downtime

Continuous learning

Investment in your future

Family-friendly perks

Miscellaneous employee perks

Job summary

S&P Global in Hyderabad is seeking a senior Cloud security engineer to develop and execute an enterprise-wide security program across multi-cloud environments. You will define controls, deploy security tooling, and drive automation for scalable protection.

The role requires hands-on expertise in cloud platforms, security tooling, Kubernetes, Docker, and SecDevOps practices. Strong scripting and architecture skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree or industry equivalent work experience in cybersecurity, international security architecture, and/or engineering in a converged security program
• 3-5 years of experience operating with at least one cloud provider (GCP, Azure, or AWS)
• Strong understanding of Cloud security industry standards and best practices (CSA CCM, CIS, NIST benchmarks, etc.)
• Proficient use of Linux, MacOS, and Windows Operating System tools
• Operating and maintaining tools across Cloud security technology stack (CSPM, CWPP, SASE, CASB, CIEM, Cloud native features like GuardDuty, AWS Config, Amazon Inspector, etc.)
• Ability to visualize and integrate cloud specific data and alerts with other security systems
• Advanced hands-on experience using one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Terraform, etc.)
• Experience in a multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environment
• Working knowledge of SecDevOps and Shift Left concepts
• Technical knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker technologies and associated security requirements (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
• Experience contributing to the system design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current cloud based GenAI services.
• Familiarity with source code management and CI/CD tools (e.g., Github, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, etc.)
• At least one associate level cloud certification (AWS solutions architect, GCP Associate CloudEngineer, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of enterprise-wide Cloud security program
• Define and manage security controls for a multi-cloud architecture
• Configure, maintain, deploy, and write rules in Cloud security tools
• Design and implement 3rd party and cloud-native tooling to meet defined requirements
• Develop standard operating procedures and trainings for each technology
• Architect and continuously improve security technology stack, process and procedures, support model and cross-function interactions utilizing automation where possible
• Review and investigate alerts generated from Cloud security tools and escal
• Review and assess utilization of Cloud security tooling
• Promote and drive adoption of Cloud security tooling across the enterprise
• Partner across the Security Operations team to respond to cybersecurity incidents
• Develop and report Cloud security coverage metrics and remediation plans
• Define procedures to validate the effectiveness of the design, deployment, and management of security controls that aim to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Cloud networks and technology platforms
• Conducting research to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in generative AI, machine learning, and deep learning techniques and identify opportunities to integrate them into our products and services.

Skills

Cloud security

Multi-cloud architecture

Automation

Python

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

Cloud certification (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Tools

GuardDuty

AWS Config

Amazon Inspector

GitHub

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Artifactory

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of enterprise-wide Cloud security program
• Define and manage security controls for a multi-cloud architecture
• Configure, maintain, deploy, and write rules in Cloud security tools
• Design and implement 3rd party and cloud-native tooling to meet defined requirements
• Develop standard operating procedures and trainings for each technology
• Architect and continuously improve security technology stack, process and procedures, support model and cross-function interactions utilizing automation where possible
• Review and investigate alerts generated from Cloud security tools and escal
• Review and assess utilization of Cloud security tooling
• Promote and drive adoption of Cloud security tooling across the enterprise
• Partner across the Security Operations team to respond to cybersecurity incidents
• Develop and report Cloud security coverage metrics and remediation plans
• Define procedures to validate the effectiveness of the design, deployment, and management of security controls that aim to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Cloud networks and technology platforms
• Conducting research to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in generative AI, machine learning, and deep learning techniques and identify opportunities to integrate them into our products and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree or industry equivalent work experience in cybersecurity, international securityarchitecture, and/or engineering in a converged security program
• 3-5 years of experience operating with at least one cloud provider, preferably GCP, Azure, or AWS
• Strong understanding of Cloud security industry standards and best practices (CSA CCM, CIS, NIST benchmarks, etc.)
• Proficient use of Linux, MacOS, and Windows Operating System tools
• Operating and maintaining tools across Cloud security technology stack (CSPM, CWPP, SASE, CASB, CIEM, Cloud native features like GuardDuty, AWS Config, Amazon Inspector, etc.)
• Ability to visualize and integrate cloud specific data and alerts with other security systems
• Advanced hands‑on experience using one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Terraform, etc.)
• Experience in a multi‑cloud or hybrid cloud environment
• Working knowledge of SecDevOps and Shift Left concepts
• Technical knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker technologies and associated security requirements (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
• Experience contributing to the system design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current cloud based GenAI services.
• Familiarity with source code management and CI/CD tools (e.g., Github, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, etc.)
• At least one associate level cloud certification (AWS solutions architect, GCP Associate CloudEngineer, etc.)

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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