Cloud Security Architect

Job Function: Software & Cloud Services

The Role:

The Security Consultant leads the design, development, and deployment of innovative security architectures for protecting data deployed into different types of cloud and cloud/hybrid systems. This position will directly contribute to the overall customer architecture and lead the security vision and strategy around cloud-based applications, across all types (including Infrastructure, Platform, and Software as a Service (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS). Serve as the central point of contact for other Technology teams for all matters related to cloud security.

Should possess the excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to partner with other leaders across the business to see opportunities and risks and develop and deliver solutions that support business strategies.

Expertise:

Collaborate with Application Owners, Technical Owners, Platform Leads, and Information Security teams, to architect and design cloud security solutions. Knowledge of cloud security services such as Azure and AWS is critical.

Delivery:

Complete architecture assessments across projects, prove use of security solutions to support new distributed computing solutions that span private cloud and public cloud services.

Security Technology Strategy:

Work with engineering, service, and business teams to create technology roadmaps.

What We Need to See From You:

• Design and develop security architectures for cloud and cloud/hybrid-based systems. Possess a firm understanding of the offerings within both Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Microsoft Azure platforms. Based on business requirements, design and implement cloud-native architecture and design that will allow those requirements to be met with a minimal degree of risk and with appropriate security controls present.
• Act as the ambassador and technical representative for Information Security while engaging with other senior technical leaders in design and implementation of cloud and cloud/hybrid-based implementations and solutions.
• Lead security workshops and technical forums to share knowledge across Security and Technology groups.
• Identify, recommend, coordinate, and/or conduct informal/formal training sessions to deliver timely knowledge to support teams regarding technologies, processes or tools.
• Shown experience with Security Architect and/or Engineering.
• Proven ability with Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience architecting solutions within Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and, preferably, other cloud providers.
• Experience with assessment, development, implementation, optimization, and documentation of a comprehensive and broad set of security technologies and processes (secure software development (Application Security), data protection, cryptography, key management, identity and access management (IAM), network security) within SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, and other cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of common and industry standard cloud-native/cloud-friendly authentication mechanisms (OAuth, OpenID, etc).
• Experience with deployment orchestration, automation, and security configuration management preferred.
• Experience with service-oriented architecture for cloud-based services.
• Experience working with cloud security and governance tools, cloud access security brokers (CASBs), and server virtualization technologies.
• Experience in products like Palo Alto, Cisco Checkpoint, TrendMicro, CyberArk, New Relic, Fortigate, etc.

Technical Experience:

• Knowledge on creating IaaS and PaaS cloud solutions in AWS and Azure Platform that meet customer needs for scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Experience performing threat modeling and design reviews to assess security implications and requirements for the introduction of new technologies.
• Experience representing technical viewpoints to diverse audiences and in making timely and prudent technical risk decisions.
• Experience with enterprise architecture and working as part of a multi-functional team to implement solutions.
• Experience with enterprise applications (architecture, development, support, and fixing).
• Detailed understanding of SSL/TLS protocols and certificate-based solutions.

Professional Attributes:

• Strategic problem solver, have ability to grasp new technologies, innovate, develop and cultivate new security solutions.
• Experience in driving security consulting workshops (security training and awareness), creating content of workshops in short deadlines to C-levels.
• Demonstrate thought leadership, create good impacts in engagements, run time and demonstrate flexibility by adapting to situations.
• An ability to follow processes.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Good social skills both written and verbal with the client.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction; self-starter/self-motivated.

Certifications:

Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP is helpful.

AWS Solution Architect Associate & Professional.

AWS Certified Security – Specialty.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a leading global software and cloud solutions provider that is redefining how companies build, buy, and lead everything in the cloud. By helping clients to migrate and modernize their workloads and applications – and in parallel, to navigate and optimize the resulting software and cloud changes – SoftwareOne unlocks the value of technology. The company’s 8,900 employees are driven to deliver a portfolio of 7,500 software brands with sales and delivery capabilities in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, SoftwareOne is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SWON.

Visit us at https://www.softwareone.com/en

Accommodations:

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at reasonable.accommodations@softwareone.com.

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At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.