Senior Cloud Security Architect

Optimum; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 134,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum is seeking a Lead Cloud Security Engineer to safeguard our cloud infrastructure across public cloud environments. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced security measures while mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities include architecture, security tooling deployment (CSPM, vulnerability mgmt, IDS/IPS, encryption, IAM), threat detection, automation, and governance. The role collaborates with IT ops, development, and compliance in a fast-paced telecom setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or information security; master preferred.
• 7+ years in IT with 5-7 years in cloud security.
• Hands-on with cloud security tools and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud security architectures aligned with standards.
• Deploy security tools: CSPM, vulnerability mgmt, IDS/IPS, encryption, IAM.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to incidents in cloud environments.
• Mentor engineers and lead security initiatives.

Skills

Cloud security engineering

Public cloud

Threat detection

Automation scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Cloud Security Posture Management

SIEM

DLP

WAF

CASB

Job description

Optimum is seeking a Lead Cloud Security Engineer to safeguard our cloud infrastructure across public cloud environments. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced security measures while mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities include architecture, security tooling deployment (CSPM, vulnerability mgmt, IDS/IPS, encryption, IAM), threat detection, automation, and governance. The role collaborates with IT ops, development, and compliance in a fast-paced telecom setting.