Cloud Security Engineer

Xforia Global Talent & Technology Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xforia Global Talent & Technology Solutions is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to drive security initiatives across the organization. You will collaborate with senior leadership, project managers, and stakeholders to align cybersecurity with business goals and ensure timely delivery.

The role oversees the SOC, develops threat detection and incident response protocols, and mentors a team of cybersecurity professionals while ensuring compliance with GDPR, PCI-DSS and ISO 27001.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering.
• Experience with cloud security design across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Familiarity with GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives.
• Convey project risks and strategies to senior management for informed decisions.
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee SOC operations and ensure monitoring of threats and incidents.
• Mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals and foster continuous improvement.
• Plan and deliver cybersecurity projects and initiatives aligned with corporate goals.
• Design and implement threat detection and incident response protocols.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Risk communication

Threat detection

Incident response

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

SIEM

Cloud security architecture

Job description

NOTE : This is fulltime role, please don't submit candidates on c2c.

• Work closely with senior leadership, project managers, and stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives with corporate objectives and ensure successful project delivery
• Clearly convey project risks and strategies to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity standards and regulations, providing regular reports on security practices and compliance to stakeholders
• Oversee the integration of physical security measures with cybersecurity protocols to ensure comprehensive protection and monitoring of our infrastructure
• Effectively coordinate resources and manage project progress, addressing issues and risks to ensure successful delivery
• Develop and implement strategies for secure communication protocols to protect sensitive data and ensure the integrity cybersecurity systems
• Oversee the operations of the SOC, ensuring it is equipped with the latest tools, technologies, and processes to effectively monitor and respond to security threats
• Communicate critical security operations risks, strategies, and incident statuses to executive leadership, and prepare detailed performance reports with insights on compliance, effectiveness, and KPIs
• Develop and implement strategies and governance frameworks for security operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory compliance
• Mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals within the security operations domain, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement through targeted training and development opportunities
• Oversee and guide the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives
• Design and execute advanced threat detection and incident response protocols, ensuring rapid identification, containment, and remediation of security incidents

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 5+ Years experience in Cybersecurity engineering

Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years' experience in cloud security engineering or related cybersecurity roles
• Experience designing and implementing cloud security solutions and architectures
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their security features
• Experience with regulatory compliance and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)

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