Lead Cloud Security Engineer

Optimum; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum seeks a Lead Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain security across our cloud environments. You will lead security initiatives, collaborate with IT operations and development, and mentor a team of cloud security engineers.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and proactive threat detection in public cloud setups, with strong emphasis on automation and cost-aware security strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Information Technology.
• 5-7 years in cloud security engineering roles, with a focus on public cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security posture management, vulnerability management, network detection and response, SIEM, DLP, WAF, CASB, and endpoint security solutions.
• Proficiency in IAM, VPC, Zero Trust, IaC, security groups, KMS, SDLC, CI/CD, and network security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud security architectures aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Deploy and configure cloud security tools to protect cloud infrastructure.
• Develop monitoring systems for detection and response to security incidents in cloud environments.
• Implement automation to streamline security processes and policy enforcement.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS and ISO/NIST standards and maintain documentation.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to cloud security engineers.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

Vulnerability management

Network detection & response

SIEM

DLP

WAF

CASB

IAM

Zero Trust

IaC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cloud Security Posture Management

Vulnerability Management Tools

IDS/IPS

SIEM

DLP

WAF

CASB

Endpoint security

Job description

Requisition ID12212-Posted08/12/2026-IP Tech-Telecommunications-USA.NY.Bethpage-1111 Stewart More (1)

Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!

Job Summary

As a Lead Cloud Security Engineer within our telecommunications company, you will be responsible for ensuring the security of our cloud infrastructure, particularly withinpublic cloud environments. Your expertise will be crucial in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security measures to safeguard our cloud-based systems and data against sophisticated cyber threats and vulnerabilities. You will lead efforts to assess risks, develop security solutions, and enforce compliance with industry standards and regulations, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and mentoring cloud security engineers.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Security Architecture: Design and implement robust security architectures for cloud environments, incorporating cloud security posture management, vulnerability management, network detection and response, and other security capabilities aligned with best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Security Implementation: Deploy and configure security tools and technologies, including cloud security posture management, vulnerability management, and network detection and response solutions, to protect cloud infrastructure. This includes firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), encryption mechanisms, access controls, and identity management solutions.
• Threat Detection and Response: Develop and maintain monitoring systems for detecting and responding to security incidents and breaches in cloud environments, leveraging cloud security posture management, vulnerability management, and network detection and response capabilities. Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate risks.
• Security Automation: Implement automation scripts and tools, integrated with cloud security posture management, vulnerability management, network detection and response, and other security solutions, to streamline security processes, enhance incident response capabilities, and enforce security policies across cloud deployments.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) pertaining to cloud security. Establish and maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and controls, using insights from cloud security, vulnerability management, and threat detection tools.
• Security Training and Awareness: Provide leadership in guiding and training internal teams on cloud security best practices, threat mitigation strategies, and compliance obligations. Foster a culture of security awareness and accountability throughout the organization, leveraging insights from cloud security, vulnerability management, threat detection, and other security sources.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, development, and complia nce, to integrate security measures into cloud-native and hybrid cloud environments. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to convey security risks, recommendations, and status updates, leveraging insights from cloud security, vulnerability management, threat detection, and other security tools.
• Understand cloud usage patterns and trends, cloud pricing models, and cost management tools.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor cloud security engineers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities. Lead security-related projects and initiatives, ensuring timely and effective completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 8+ years' of experience in Information Technology
• 5-7 years of experience in cloud security engineering roles, with a focus on public cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, including cloud security posture management, vulnerability management, network detection and response, SIEM, DLP, WAF, CASB, and endpoint security solutions.
• Proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing security controls within cloud platforms, such as IAM, VPC, Zero Trust principles, IaC, IAAS, Security Groups, Key Management Services, SDLC, Ci/Cd pipelines and Network Security.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and architecture, with the ability to troubleshoot complex security issues.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation frameworks for security orchestration and configuration management.
• Industry certifications in cloud security (e.g., CCSK, CCSP, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer, AWS Certified Security - Specialty) are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren’t just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It’s all part of the bigger picture of “Be The Difference” where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stop.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in New York is $133,661.00 - $219,586.00 / year. The rates/ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and do not reflect future job opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.