Cloud Security Architect

3 days ago


Columbia, South Carolina, United States First Quality Full time
Cloud Security Architect Job Description

First Quality is a leading global company with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Architect to join our team and contribute to the development of our cloud information security strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in cloud security and operations, with a strong understanding of cloud security controls, including CNAPP, CSPM, DSPM, CASB, and SIEM. They will also have a broad knowledge of cloud security practices, designs, methodologies, tools, and processes.

The Cloud Security Architect will be responsible for providing thought leadership and technical expertise in the delivery of technology solutions designed to meet our cloud information security needs. They will work closely with partners, clients, other architects, and business leaders to leverage new and emerging technologies to solve key technical challenges for cloud security.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

  • Creating a cloud reference architecture for our cloud tenants
  • Working with the IT team and business owners of cloud applications to verify that the reference architecture fits the business processes and requirements
  • Integrating with cloud projects and verifying that the required IS controls are properly implemented
  • Primarily responsible for cloud security event monitoring, management, and response
  • Working closely with the Security Operation team to verify visibility into cloud environments and procedures for identifying potential threats and suspicious events
  • Revising and developing processes to strengthen the current cloud Security Operations Framework, reviewing policies, and highlighting challenges in managing SLAs
  • Performing threat management, threat modeling, identifying threat vectors, and developing use cases for cloud security monitoring, including red/blue penetration tests
  • Responsible for developing, configuring, and maintaining cloud security automation and orchestration IRs and tools
  • Creation of reports, dashboards, metrics for cloud security operations and presentation to Sr. Mgmt.
  • Management, administration, and maintenance of cloud security tools
  • Co-ordination with stakeholders, building and maintaining positive working relationships with them

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in cloud security and operations
  • Knowledge of cloud security controls - CNAPP CSPM DSPM, CASB, and SIEM
  • Broad knowledge of cloud security practices, designs, methodologies, tools, and processes
  • Comprehensive knowledge of cloud architectures and designs
  • Proven abilities to analyze security risks, provide remediation recommendations, and create comprehensive security documentation
  • Ability to function in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment using persuasion, expertise, and judgment to affect change
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field. In lieu of degree, related experience will be considered

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come into contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status



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