Location: Chicago, IL
Company Overview: A rapidly growing medium-sized fintech company in Chicago is seeking a skilled Cloud Security Manager to join their dynamic team. The company is dedicated to providing innovative financial solutions and prioritizes maintaining the highest standards of security to protect their clients' sensitive information.
The Cloud Security Manager will be responsible for overseeing the security of the company's cloud infrastructure and services. This role involves developing and implementing robust cloud security strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and safeguarding against potential threats. The individual will work closely with IT and engineering teams to integrate security best practices into all cloud-based operations.
Job Description:
- Oversee the security of the company’s cloud infrastructure and services.
- Develop and implement cloud security strategies to protect against threats.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements relevant to the fintech industry.
- Manage and maintain cloud security tools and technologies.
- Conduct risk assessments and respond to security incidents.
- Create and enforce cloud security policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with external vendors and auditors for security audits and assessments.
- Stay current with emerging security trends and technologies to proactively address new challenges.
- Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to integrate security best practices into cloud-based operations.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in managing security for cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Deep understanding of cloud security frameworks, tools, and best practices.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to the fintech industry.
- Proven track record of effectively managing cloud security in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Professional certifications related to cloud security and information security are highly desirable.