We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Cloud Security Specialist who brings deep expertise across cloud infrastructure, security frameworks, and virtualization technologies, with a primary focus on delivering secure, scalable, and compliant cloud solutions in complex enterprise environments.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the BFSI or related sectors, with a proven track record of managing hybrid, private, and public cloud environments. You will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing secure cloud strategies that align with the company’s digital transformation goals while ensuring robust governance and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, deployment, and governance of secure cloud infrastructure across multiple cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, GCP, VMware Cloud Foundation, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Champion and drive cloud security best practices and compliance initiatives across cloud-native and hybrid deployments.
- Implement and manage cloud-native security solutions including CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker), CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management), CWPP (Cloud Workload Protection Platform), CNAPP (Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform), micro-segmentation, and virtualization/containerization security technologies.
- Oversee the integration of DevSecOps pipelines, enabling automated security checks and CI/CD integration for secure software delivery.
- Manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, OpenShift, and OCI Kubernetes platforms, ensuring secure orchestration and container lifecycle management.
- Handle inter-technology, inter-OEM, inter-datacenter, and inter-cloud security integration for seamless and secure cross-platform operations.
- Lead incident response and forensic investigations related to cloud and hybrid environments.
- Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical cloud services.
- Serve as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for cloud security technologies and advise internal stakeholders on risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with Compliance and Risk teams to ensure alignment with global and local regulations including GDPR, RBI guidelines, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI-DSS, etc.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 12 years of professional experience in IT/Information Security, with at least 5 years focused on cloud security deployments.
- Strong hands-on experience with public and private cloud technologies Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), VMware Cloud Foundation, OCI
- Proficiency in managing virtualized environments and containerization platforms, including Docker, Kubernetes, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, RedHat OpenShift
- Strong understanding and practical knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure Security, DevSecOps practices, Microsegmentation and Zero Trust Architectures, CASB, CSPM, CWPP, CNAPP tools
- In-depth knowledge of high availability architecture, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Solid understanding of cloud governance models, access control (IAM), data encryption, and secure network configurations.
- Experience working in regulated environments, especially in banking or payments industry, is highly desirable.
Mandatory Certifications (at least one of the following)
Cloud Provider Certifications (Any one)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect / Security Specialty
- Microsoft Certified, Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
- OCI Architect or Security Certification
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP / VCAP)
Cloud Security Certifications (Any one)
- CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
- CCSK (Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge)
- GCSA (GIAC Cloud Security Automation)
- CompTIA Cloud+
Preferred Certifications (Additional Advantage)
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification)
- CompTIA Security+
- SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a risk-based mindset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams including DevOps, Infrastructure, Compliance, and Business Units.
- Leadership capabilities to mentor junior team members and influence cloud security strategy across the organization.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a future-ready organization leading innovation in cloud and security.
- Work on large-scale enterprise-grade cloud transformation projects.
- Leverage your skills in a high-impact, highly visible role with exposure to executive leadership.
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and continuous learning programs.
If you're a passionate cloud security leader looking for your next big challenge in a fast-evolving digital ecosystem, we’d love to hear from you.