Hackensack Meridian Health · 5 hours ago
IT Cloud Security Architect - Digital Technology Services
Hackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to improving patient health and fostering a collaborative work environment. The Cloud Security Architect will be responsible for building and maintaining secure cloud networks and systems, conducting threat modeling, and advising on risk mitigation strategies.
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Responsibilities
Develop, document, and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and baselines through processes, reporting, and technical means
Monitor, benchmark and report progress of cloud security threats, assets, and vulnerabilities
Work with asset owners and vulnerability management team to identify and remediate cloud vulnerabilities
Participate in enterprise architecture review boards and processes and provide security recommendations for new and existing vendor and user-developed cloud technologies and interfaces
Perform monitoring and analysis of cloud logs and data outputs and participate in security and incident tracking, monitoring, and reporting
Provide updates for daily and weekly metrics for cloud security events and reporting
Deployment and administration of cloud security tooling and associated processes
Develop and maintain documentation for new and existing cloud processes and technologies
Stay informed and provide recommendations to cloud leadership of new and evolving cloud technologies, products, tooling, methodologies, threats, and risks that would affect the HMH environment
Develop, model and evolve cloud attack vectors and design security and/or mitigating controls to mitigate risk
Perform cloud assessments using enterprise methodologies and industry better practices
Maintain the cloud risk tracker and report to business and technology leadership of status of risks, mitigations, and remediation
Serve as a technical resource in the cybersecurity team efforts to build and deploy various configurations in the cloud and on-premise
Research and recommend new and evolving industry cloud technologies, solutions, management strategies and effective resource utilization models that can be presented to Senior Leadership (i.e. Directors and above)
Build relationships with key DTS and business leaders across HMH which would include senior leadership (i.e. Directors and above)
Learn on the job and explore new technologies with little supervision to identify new and emerging cloud threats
Other duties and/or projects as assigned
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred, but would consider Associate's degree plus experience outlined below
Minimum of 10+ years of overall cybersecurity experience, including time spent as an enterprise Cloud Security Architect or another similar role that builds and supports secure cloud environments for a large enterprise
Strong knowledge of cloud security concepts with SaaS, PaaS and IaaS platforms and the architectural knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure cloud services
Wide breadth of knowledge across security products, tools, and industry trends; ability to create solutions using a pragmatic, risk-based approach
Strong knowledge of networking concepts and architecture, including security considerations associated with networking hardware like routers, switches, firewalls, gateways, etc
Understanding of malware, emerging threats, attacks, and vulnerability management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
At least one of the following professional security certifications at hire or must obtain within one (1) year of hire: GIAC certifications, OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner), Cloud Security Alliance: Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), or comparable
Preferred
Strong knowledge of cloud technologies with SaaS, PaaS and IaaS platforms and the architectural knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure cloud services
Strong deductive reasoning, critical thinking, problem solving, and prioritization skills
Experience assisting the development and maintenance of tools, procedure, and documentation
Track record of effective project management and project delivery
Strong service mentality including the resolution of stakeholder escalations and incident management
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Ability to develop detailed process and procedure documentation
Ability to present complex solutions and methods to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
Strong team player who collaborates well with others to solve problems
Strong interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits
Company
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health is a health care organization that offers research and medical services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.3MKey Investors
Baldrick's FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2023-11-21Grant
2023-02-24Grant· $3M
2019-05-10Grant· $33.3M
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