Protective Life is hiring a
Lead Cloud Security Engineer, Remote - United States

Summary

The Lead Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing secure cloud solutions that align with the organization's cloud strategy and security standards. They will also collaborate with other IT teams and external partners to address security incidents and events, research emerging cloud security technologies, and provide guidance on best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Information Technology, with at least 2 years of experience in cloud security
• Strong knowledge and experience in cloud platforms, such as Azure, and cloud security tools and services
• Strong knowledge and experience in cloud security best practices, frameworks, and standards, such as NIST, ISO, CSA, or CIS
• Strong knowledge and experience in security domains, such as identity and access management, data protection, encryption, network security, application security, and incident response
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to lead complex security projects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with various teams and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement secure cloud solutions that align with the organization's cloud strategy and security standards
• Conduct security assessments and audits of the cloud environment and identify gaps and vulnerabilities
• Recommend and implement security controls and remediation actions to mitigate risks and enhance security posture
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and events in the cloud environment and coordinate with other IT teams and external partners as needed
• Research and evaluate emerging cloud security technologies and trends and provide recommendations for improvement and innovation
• Develop and maintain cloud security policies, procedures, and documentation and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
• Lead cross-functional team discussions around adoption of modern cloud security practices in alignment with best practices and driven by experience
• Serve as a subject matter expert for cloud security in modernization and net new solution architecture
• Partner with cloud service provider team to capture, communicate, and lead internal adoption of modern best practices
• Provide cloud security training and awareness to the organization and promote a culture of security

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years supporting enterprise cloud environments
• 5+ years in IT Security
• 7+ years in IT

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Mental health benefits and an employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term disability
• A cultural observance day
• Contributions to healthcare accounts
• A pension plan
• A 401(k) plan with Company matching
• ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards