VP Cloud Security

JCW Group; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services firm in New Jersey is looking for a VP, Cloud Security. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to secure AWS and Azure environments, lead incident response efforts, and ensure compliance with key regulations. The ideal candidate should have in-depth experience with security engineering and regulatory standards such as NIST. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on protecting critical financial operations and developing secure systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in cloud security architecture.
• Ability to manage incident responses effectively.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive detection and response across cloud environments.
• Lead incident response using automated workflows.
• Partner with teams to build secure platforms.

Skills

Cloud Security Expertise

Security Engineering

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

Tools

AWS

Azure

SIEM

DLP

Job description

JCW Group has partnered with a major financial services firm that plays a pivotal role in the global foreign exchange market. They are seeking a VP, Cloud Security, to join their team in NJ. In this role, you will have hands‑on experience in implementing the IT Strategy and ensuring that the firm's strategy is implemented.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Security Subject Matter Expert driving detection, response, and secure architecture across AWS and Azure environments
• Hands‑on security engineering across SIEM, IDPS, DLP, Endpoint Protection, Vulnerability Management, and Threat Intelligence
• Leading cloud‑native incident response using Lambda, Step Functions, and automated workflows
• Threat hunting, malware analysis, forensics, and intrusion detection in hybrid environments
• Partnering with cloud and infrastructure teams to build secure‑by‑design platforms
• Supporting regulatory compliance (NIST, ISO, SOC, GDPR) with strong audit and reporting discipline

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

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