Lead Information Security Analyst

Sodexo; Bethesda (MD); Remote; USD 128,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Information Security Analyst / Cloud Security Architect to enhance its cloud security measures. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely across the U.S., focusing on securing the Azure ecosystem and aligning IT projects with security strategies. You will play a crucial role in developing security policies and managing cloud security projects, ensuring that business needs are met while protecting sensitive data. If you have a strong background in cloud security architecture and risk assessment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information security with a focus on cloud security.
• Strong background in risk assessment methodologies and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze security challenges in the cloud and devise strategies for Azure ecosystem.
• Manage cloud security projects and support deployment of security solutions.

Skills

Cloud Security Architecture

Risk Assessment Methodologies

IT Systems Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexo, Inc.: Lead Information Security Analyst / Cloud Security Architect – Bethesda, MD

DUTIES:

1. Analyze and understand security challenges in the cloud within Sodexo’s global digital transformation and North America information security team.
2. Devise strategies to maintain and secure the Azure ecosystem, including issuing security requirements for IT projects, especially those related to Digital Service Data/AI Platform.
3. Define technical and functional security prerequisites for main cloud projects, aligning with IT and security strategies, focusing on digital identities, cloud integration, and data platforms.
4. Review Azure Cloud services and propose security requirements consistent with the Sodexo IS&T Security Framework.
5. Contribute to the development, drafting, and rollout of security policies, directives, and guidelines.
6. Manage cloud security projects, including requirement identification, testing, solution selection, contract negotiation, and implementation.
7. Support entities in deploying security solutions considering business needs, including internal and external stakeholders.
8. Assist regions and business units in migrating and deploying workloads to Sodexo's public cloud.
9. Assess security risks and establish appropriate security measures to protect data and systems prior to go-live and rollout.
10. Analyze business and IT requests impacting security in Sodexo's public cloud and propose mitigation strategies.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or related technical field, with at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in information security. Experience must include:

• 5 years of technical experience with IT systems (network, system, database, applications)
• 5 years of experience with risk assessment methodologies (ISO27005 and eBIOS)
• 5 years of Cloud Security Architecture experience (AWS or Azure)

This role is 100% remote, anywhere in the U.S.

Salary & Location:

Salary: $128,823 - $144,000/year

Location: 915 Meeting Street, N. Bethesda, MD, 20852