Truist · 2 months ago
Head of Cloud Security Tooling
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expTruist is a financial services company, and they are seeking a Head of Cloud Security Tooling. This role is responsible for the strategy, selection, governance, and lifecycle management of the enterprise cloud security technology stack, ensuring seamless integration of security tools into cloud platforms and compliance workflows.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Own and govern the Cloud Security Tooling Strategy, ensuring coverage across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, containers, and serverless
Define multi-year roadmap for CNAPP, CSPM, CIEM, SSPM, SAST/SCA/DAST, SIEM, secrets management, and cloud identity tooling
Rationalize and consolidate overlapping tools; define standards and guardrails
Evaluate emerging technologies such as eBPF runtime sensors, LLM-powered detection, and AI-driven risk engines
Drive integration of tools into core platforms:
AWS/Azure native services
GitLab/Terraform pipelines
CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Palo Alto
ServiceNow VR/IRM
Splunk SIEM/TI
Ensure strong telemetry collection, unified APIs, and microservices for automated decisioning and MCP agent orchestration
Oversee licensing, procurement, budgeting, and vendor relationships
Ensure enterprise-wide adoption of tools with standard operating procedures and documentation
Enable SOC, Cloud Security Operations, AppSec, and IAM teams with the right tools to detect, prevent, and respond to cloud threats
Align tooling coverage with NIST 800-53 Rev5, FedRAMP High, SOX, PCI, and internal policies
Ensure tools provide evidence for controls such as:
AC-, AU-, SC-, CM-, SI- families
SSPM and identity governance
Continuous monitoring requirements for regulators
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and ten to twelve years of experience in systems engineering or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Strong functional and technical knowledge of information/cyber security capabilities with deep expertise in one or more of the following areas: Encryption, Data Security, Application Security, End Point Security, Identity and Access Management, Windows/Unix/Linux Systems Security, Mainframe Security, Perimeter Security, Network Security, Mobility Security, Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Cryptography, or Authentication Systems
Strong understanding of service lifecycle management, strategic planning, and the cyber security landscape
Preferred
10+ years in cybersecurity architecture, engineering, or operations
Deep knowledge of cloud security tool categories and enterprise deployment models
Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills
Expertise in cloud-native architectures, containers, serverless, and DevSecOps tooling
Familiarity with MCP/Agentic AI integration models
Experience building unified control planes for cloud security tools
Financial industry or highly regulated sector experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability
Accidental death and dismemberment
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
Vacation
Sick days
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan
Restricted stock units
Deferred compensation plan
Company
Truist
Truist is the sixth-largest commercial bank in the U.S.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Michael Maguire
Chief Financial Officer
James Cordovana
SVP of Cloud Security Enterprise Architect
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