Cloud Security Engineer - Team Lead ( Azure)

Principal Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of security engineers, providing technical guidance and career support.
• Cloud Security Management: Design and implement security protocols in Azure environments, focusing on network security, data protection, and compliance.
• Vulnerability Management: Lead the identification, assessment, and remediation of security vulnerabilities across cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring timely patching and configuration adjustments.
• Incident Response: Oversee incident response efforts by coordinating team members and cross-department resources. Ensure quick and efficient resolution of security incidents.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Develop and enforce security policies and standards to meet regulatory compliance requirements (such as PCI-DSS and GDPR). Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of security practices.
• Automation & Optimization: Promote the use of automation for repetitive security tasks and vulnerability scanning, leveraging tools and scripting (e.g., Python) to streamline processes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with IT, product, and engineering teams to integrate security into system architecture and software development lifecycle (SDLC). Communicate security risks and strategies to executive leadership.
• Metrics and Reporting: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and security metrics to gauge the effectiveness of security controls. Prepare and present reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• Strong Leadership & Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team of engineers, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Technical Depth in Cloud Security: Proven expertise in Azure security services, including configuring and managing IAM, security groups, VPCs, logging and monitoring, and CSPM reports.
• Adaptable Problem-Solver: Proactive in addressing security challenges and skilled in devising efficient solutions for complex security issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous Learning Mindset: Enthusiastic about staying updated with the latest in cloud security, threat intelligence, and best practices, and instilling this culture of learning within the team.
• Risk-Oriented Decision Making: Ability to assess risks and make informed decisions that balance security needs with operational impacts, aligning with overall business goals.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CASP, or GIAC are a plus.
• Relevant vendor specific certifications are a plus.