Cloud Security Engineer - VP

$145,000 - $176,000/Yr

MUFG Bank - Tempe, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Tempe, AZ

10,001+ employees

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About the position

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is seeking a highly motivated Certified Sr. Cloud Security Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to enhance the security framework and oversee the delivery of services in a multi-Cloud environment. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in improving the security posture of cloud systems, ensuring they are secure by design, and will be responsible for monitoring cloud environments for security incidents. This position requires a proactive approach to security management, ensuring compliance through automated policies and validation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud security, with at least 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and securing cloud solutions. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed security practices into the DevOps pipeline and providing mentorship to team members. Staying updated on the latest cloud security threats and advancements is essential for this position. The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day, with specific locations being Tampa, FL or Tempe, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Identifying threats and developing appropriate defense measures.
• Evaluating system changes for security implications.
• Ensuring cloud systems and solutions are secure by design.
• Conducting continuous vulnerability and compliance validation to ensure ongoing adherence to security policies and regulations.
• Monitoring cloud environments for security incidents and ensuring rapid response through automated mechanisms.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, cloud engineers, architects, and operations, to embed security as code practices into the DevOps pipeline.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on cloud technologies and security solutions, providing guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Staying updated on the latest cloud security threats and advancements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in design, implementation and securing cloud solutions.
• Subject Matter Expert in Cloud Security Build-out Security controls, Implementation of Guard Rails, and Implementations of Cloud Security environments.
• Expertise in cloud service providers, especially AWS, Azure, and OCI.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security services specialized in Threat Detection, Encryption, Data Protection, Compliance, privilege access management etc.
• Deep understanding of cloud security frameworks, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Familiar with infrastructure as code (IaC) and security as code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Strong analytical skills to identify potential security risks and automate compliance checks.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work effectively under pressure.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications like AWS Cloud Solution Architect, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional or equivalent.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement plans
• Educational assistance and training programs
• Income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities
• Paid maternity and parental bonding leave
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays