Manager Cloud Security Engineering Dallas or Detroit metro

Support.com; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager of Cloud Security Engineering to lead the security strategy and operations of their cloud infrastructure. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, overseeing a team of skilled engineers and ensuring that cloud systems are secure and compliant. You will be responsible for identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and engaging with various stakeholders to drive organizational goals. If you are passionate about cloud security and leadership, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cloud security management and risk assessment.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team motivation and performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cloud security strategy and operations ensuring compliance and resilience.
• Lead a team of Cloud Security Engineers and manage stakeholder communications.

Skills

Cloud Security Management

Risk Assessment

Incident Response Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Relevant Certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

Tools

AWS GuardDuty

AWS CloudTrail

AWS CloudWatch

Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

Job description

Description Manager Cloud Security Engineering

The Manager Cloud Security Engineering is responsible for overseeing the security strategy, operations and policies of cloud infrastructure. This role combines technical expertise with leadership and strategic oversight ensuring that cloud systems are secure, compliant, and resilient against threats. The incumbent leads a team of Cloud Security Engineers and contractors and works closely with other teams such as Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Operations. This role manages operations support for systems related to CNAPP (Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform) and cloud native security services including AWS GuardDuty, CloudTrail, CloudWatch. The incumbent communicates and coordinates with vendors, technicians, clients, and management.

Position Responsibilities:

Governance, Compliance, and Policy Adherence Monitoring

• Identify, assess, and prioritize cloud security risk and threats.
• Implement mitigation strategies to address risks in cloud environments.
• Ensure appropriate controls for data protection, identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
• Participate in audits and assessments related to cloud security and compliance.
• Assess and manage risks associated with cloud service providers and third-party vendors.
• Work closely with other functional infrastructure areas/departments on multiple initiatives to meet organizational/business goals & objectives.
• Participate in planning guidance on short-term & long-term planning to meet ongoing business & operational needs.
• Participate in and contribute to project teams on architectural, design development, integration opportunities, planning of complex systems and assure it is aligned to our established strategies, guiding principles, rationales & practices.

Cloud Security Operations, Reporting and Incident Response

• Plan and deploy continuous monitoring systems to detect suspicious activity and potential breaches.
• Develop effective incident response plans for cloud-related security incidents.
• Develop & provide estimates for projects/programs and initiatives during consulting, planning and implementation review if/as applicable for projects and initiatives.
• Drive innovation and continuous efficiency.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Identifying and engaging stakeholders.
• Managing communication, keeping stakeholders informed through regular updates, clear messaging, building transparency and trust.
• Managing expectations with stakeholders for all initiatives.
• Coordinating efforts to ensure all parts of the organization involved are aligned.

Team Leadership and Management

• Manage a team of cloud security engineers, aligning team objectives with business goals.
• Inspire and motivate team members to perform at their best, recognize achievement and foster a culture of collaboration.
• Monitor and report on the team's progress towards meeting goals and performance metrics.
• Select, motivate, and retain high performing talent.
• Provide ongoing feedback to maximize overall performance.
• Other duties as assigned.