Google Cloud Security Specialist (GCP exp. required)

Bank of America

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

22 hours ago

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Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a cloud security professional to assess technologies, applications, and controls in cloud platforms, identifying risks and vulnerabilities affecting information security. You will apply the Bank’s Global Information Security policies and adapt testing methods to evolving cyber threats.

Collaborate across Cloud Security teams, lead vulnerability identification in Cloud and Hybrid environments, and support audits with engineering guidance.

Qualifications

3+ years understanding of Google GCP native services, tools, and architecture.
Understanding of cloud security principles and practice
Working knowledge of cloud threat landscape
Technical experience in infrastructure and/or security functions
Understanding of DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline integration through security lifecycles
Understanding of Threat modeling and frameworks
Understanding of vulnerability management and scanning tools
Experience in project management
Well-developed analytic, qualitative, and quantitative reasoning skills with a demonstrated creative problem-solving ability
Ability to work independently with little oversight on complex initiatives
Extremely motivated, hungry to learn
Ability to communicate complex concepts to all levels of understanding and technical ability.

Responsibilities

Improve vulnerability identification quality control for the Cloud environment; collaborating across Vulnerability Management to support end-to-end adoption.
Collaborate to align strategy and roadmaps across Cloud Security, Cyber Security Operational Controls, Security Functions and Capabilities outlining goals/outcomes, milestones, and key initiatives to track progress and provide visibility into issues.
Perform gap analysis of current controls, identifying deficiencies, formulating recommendations, and developing action plans.
Provide consulting services as a cloud vulnerability identification subject matter expert.
Quickly learn and evaluate new technologies for integration into cloud vulnerability management workstreams.
Provide support for audit and regulatory related inquiries.
Offer technical guidance to engineering staff to solve complex challenges.
Highly organized and motivated self-starter with a curious mind
Lead and oversee efforts to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in Cloud platforms and workloads.
Manage daily operations of Cloud security solutions such as Aqua, Wiz, Qualys, CrowdStrike
Enhance vulnerability identification process for Hybrid Cloud platforms
Drive Cloud Security solutions in alignment with the Bank’s cloud strategy and in accordance with security best practices
Facilitate the analysis, implementation, execution, and improvement of proactive security controls to prevent external threat actors from infiltrating company systems or information.
Conducts research and provides leadership updates regarding advanced threats to compromise security controls and protocols.
Monitors new threats and complex attempts to compromise security controls
Develops strong partnerships by demonstrating operational expertise as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Cloud Security

Vulnerability Management

Threat Analysis

Communication

Cyber Security

Policies, Procedures & Guidelines

Technology Systems Assessment

Risk Analytics

Quality Assurance

Business Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Data Privacy and Protection

Data and Trend Analysis

Business Intelligence

Education

CISSP/CCSP/CISM

Cloud security certifications (SANS/GIAC)

Vendor specific certifications

Bachelors degree in a technical field

Job description

Job Description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Position Summary

This job is responsible for assessing the bank's technologies, applications, and overall security controls in Cloud platforms to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities that may impact Bank of America's information security. Key responsibilities include understanding and complying of the Bank’s Global Information Security policy and relevant cyber security threats to complete security assessments. Job expectations include providing expert technical guidance to support partners and adapting testing methods to emerging cyber security regulations and evolving threats, while developing others on the team.

LOB Specific Job Responsibilities

Improve vulnerability identification quality control for the Cloud environment; collaborating across Vulnerability Management to support end-to-end adoption.
Collaborate to align strategy and roadmaps across Cloud Security, Cyber Security Operational Controls, Security Functions and Capabilities outlining goals/outcomes, milestones, and key initiatives to track progress and provide visibility into issues.
Perform gap analysis of current controls, identifying deficiencies, formulating recommendations, and developing action plans.
Provide consulting services as a cloud vulnerability identification subject matter expert.
Quickly learn and evaluate new technologies for integration into cloud vulnerability management workstreams.
Provide support for audit and regulatory related inquiries.
Offer technical guidance to engineering staff to solve complex challenges.
Highly organized and motivated self-starter with a curious mind
Lead and oversee efforts to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in Cloud platforms and workloads.
Manage daily operations of Cloud security solutions such as Aqua, Wiz, Qualys, CrowdStrike
Enhance vulnerability identification process for Hybrid Cloud platforms
Drive Cloud Security solutions in alignment with the Bank’s cloud strategy and in accordance with security best practices
Facilitate the analysis, implementation, execution, and improvement of proactive security controls to prevent external threat actors from infiltrating company systems or information.
Conducts research and provides leadership updates regarding advanced threats to compromise security controls and protocols.
Monitors new threats and complex attempts to compromise security controls
Develops strong partnerships by demonstrating operational expertise as a subject matter expert.

Required Qualifications

3 + years understanding of Google GCP native services, tools, and architecture.
Understanding of cloud security principles and practice
Working knowledge of cloud threat landscape
Technical experience in infrastructure and/or security functions
Understanding of DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline integration through security engineering lifecycles.
Understanding of Threat modeling and frameworks
Understanding of vulnerability management and scanning tools
Experience in project management
Well-developed analytic, qualitative, and quantitative reasoning skills with a demonstrated creative problem-solving ability.
Ability to work independently with little oversight on complex initiatives.
Extremely motivated, hungry to learn
Ability to communicate complex concepts to all levels of understanding and technical ability.