Cloud Security Lead

Persistent Systems; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Talent development & education funding

Cutting-edge technologies exposure

Employee engagement & flexible work

Insurance coverage: life, accident, &医

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking a Cloud Security Lead to drive security strategy across GCP and AWS, ensuring secure architectures, IAM governance, and risk-aware decision making.

You will mentor security teams, embed security into Terraform, IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and lead incident response, audits, and compliance efforts.

This role offers hybrid work, exposure to cutting-edge cloud security practices, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading cloud security initiatives in GCP and AWS.
• Expertise in Terraform, IaC, cloud security architecture, and automation.
• Deep knowledge of IAM, SCC, Cloud Armor, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and related services.
• Hands-on experience with CSPM, vulnerability management, and risk governance.
• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD security, container security, and Kubernetes.
• Strong background in SIEM, SOAR, threat detection, incident response, and security operations.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, NIST, CIS, SOC 2, and other compliance frameworks.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, mentoring, and executive communication skills.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, or AWS Security Specialty

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud security strategy and governance across GCP and AWS environments.
• Drive IAM, PAM, access governance, and security policy management.
• Oversee CSPM, vulnerability management, risk assessments, and remediation.
• Lead security monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, and RCA activities.
• Embed security into Terraform, IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
• Ensure secure architecture and hardening of cloud, Kubernetes, applications, and networks.
• Support compliance and audits for HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST, CIS, and related frameworks.
• Mentor security teams and drive automation, security standards, and continuous improvement.
• reliable data models.

Skills

GCP & AWS security

Terraform & IaC

IAM & access governance

CSPM & vulnerability management

DevSecOps & CI/CD security

Kubernetes security

SIEM & SOAR

HIPAA/NIST/CIS/SOC 2 compliance

Leadership & mentoring

Security certifications (CISSP/CCSP/Ca

Tools

GuardDuty

Security Hub

Cloud Armor

KMS

SCC

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.

About Position:

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security LeadStrong experience leading cloud security initiatives in GCP and AWS.. Lead security monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, and RCA activities

About Position

Role: Cloud Security Lead

What You'll

Lead cloud security strategy and governance across GCP and AWS environments.

Drive IAM, PAM, access governance, and security policy management.

Oversee CSPM, vulnerability management, risk assessments, and remediation.

Lead security monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, and RCA activities.

Embed security into Terraform, IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.

Ensure secure architecture and hardening of cloud, Kubernetes, applications, and networks.

Support compliance and audits for HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST, CIS, and related frameworks.

Mentor security teams and drive automation, security standards, and continuous improvement.reliable data models.

Expertise You'll Bring

Strong experience leading cloud security initiatives in GCP and AWS.

Expertise in Terraform, IaC, cloud security architecture, and automation.

Deep knowledge of IAM, SCC, Cloud Armor, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and related services.

Hands-on experience with CSPM, vulnerability management, and risk governance.

Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD security, container security, and Kubernetes.

Strong background in SIEM, SOAR, threat detection, incident response, and security operations.

Knowledge of HIPAA, NIST, CIS, SOC 2, and other compliance frameworks.

Proven leadership, stakeholder management, mentoring, and executive communication skills.

Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, or AWS Security Specialty

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”