Cloud Security Lead / Cloud & DevOps Engineer

Essity; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Security Lead to enhance cloud security and operationalize Microsoft Defender for Cloud. This role involves deploying security measures, automating remediation, and managing cloud identity. You will design secure architectures and collaborate with development teams to integrate security into workflows. Join a dynamic organization that values well-being and innovation, where your expertise will contribute to meaningful change and a supportive environment. If you are passionate about cloud security and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Azure cloud security and architecture.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud and automate remediation.
• Collaborate with teams to embed security into workflows.

Skills

Azure cloud security

Network security

Terraform

Scripting languages

CIEM

RBAC optimization

CSPM tools

Education

Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-500, AZ-305)

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Azure CLI

Logic Apps

Azure Monitor

Job description

Do you want to make a difference in a dynamic organization where you get to build relationships with people from all over the world? Are you passionate about collaborating with colleagues to enhance Cloud security? If yes, then this might be an opportunity just for you!

Essity – a leading global hygiene and health company and the home of brands like Libero, TENA, Libresse, Tork, Sorbact and JOBST is offering an exciting and challenging opportunity for you who want to contribute with your expertise, energy and creativity.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Security Lead with extensive experience in Azure cloud security. The candidate will operationalize Microsoft Defender for Cloud, automate remediation, manage cloud identity and entitlements, and enhance the organization’s security posture through effective architecture and collaboration.

What You Will Do

• Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Analyze security recommendations, prioritize risks, and implement best practices.
• Automate security remediation at scale using tools like Terraform, Azure CLI, and custom scripts.
• Optimize Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and manage Cloud Identity and Entitlement Management (CIEM).
• Improve security posture through architecture design and remediation strategies.
• Create and enforce Azure Policies and security standards.
• Design and secure Azure cloud architectures, including network security with private endpoints, service endpoints, Azure Firewall, and NSGs.
• Ensure security for PaaS services such as AKS, Azure Storage Accounts, and App Services.
• Work with Logic Apps and Azure Monitor to set up automation and monitoring alerts.
• Manage identity and entitlement with Entra ID and enforce least-privilege access.
• Collaborate with development teams to embed security into workflows.
• Report on KPIs and address high-risk vulnerabilities.

Who You Are

• Strong expertise in Azure cloud security, architecture, and tools like Defender for Cloud.
• Deep understanding of network security, including private endpoints, service endpoints, and firewalls.
• Experience with PaaS services such as AKS, Azure Storage Accounts, and App Services.
• Proficiency in automating processes using Terraform and scripting languages.
• Knowledge of Logic Apps, Azure Monitor alerts, and Entra ID.
• Expertise in CIEM, RBAC optimization, and entitlement management.
• Experience with CSPM tools and improving cloud security postures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-500, AZ-305).
• Experience with CIEM and CSPM tools beyond Defender for Cloud.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell).

Application

As we will be making ongoing selections, interviews might start before the application deadline. Please send in your application to us in English via our website at your earliest convenience but not later than deadline. We may conduct background checks in the final stages of the recruitment process to verify your qualifications and fit for the role.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow, and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good|Excel Together |Be You with Us

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