CLS Group · 2 weeks ago
Vice President, Cloud Security
Iselin, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yrCLS Group is a leading organization in the IT Security field, currently seeking a Vice President of Cloud Security. The role involves developing and implementing IT security strategies, providing consultancy as a Cloud Security expert, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Data ManagementFinancial ServicesRisk Management
Hiring Manager
Christina Wesely
Responsibilities
Develop and implement CLS IT Strategy in consultation with the CLS IT teams, ensuring that all initiatives are mirrored in respective strategies including the overall CLS Strategy
Provide security advice and support for information technology projects as Cloud Security subject matter expert (SME)
Research new security related products and services to ensure that CLS is equipped with appropriate industry best tools and solutions
Implement and optimize detection and response workflows in cloud-native/hybrid environments
Monitor, investigate, and triage cloud security alerts from SIEM and cloud native tools
Collaborate with cloud operations and infrastructure teams to ensure secure architecture and configuration
Create and maintain cloud-focused detection rules and playbooks in collaboration with incident response teams
Contribute to investigations and assist in threat hunting within environments
Review cloud logs
Support compliance efforts through evidence gathering, control validation, and reporting
Participate in security reviews for existing integrations and new services etc
Investigate and respond to security incidents escalated from the SOC
Assist in implementing cloud workflows utilizing Lambda and Step functions which enable cloud incident response
Ensure incident response efforts and documentation comply with industry standards and best practices (GDPR, SOC, NIST, ISO etc.)
Maintain detailed documentation and reporting for audits and compliance reviews
Develop and refine incident response standard operating procedures and playbooks
Conduct root cause analysis and post incident reports to identify areas for improvement
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance detection, response and recovery capabilities
Operate and maintain controls related to SIEM, DLP, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Protection, etc with an emphasis on cloud deployments and implementations
Conduct IT Security risk assessments for all high impact projects, defining security mitigating controls that impact the technology architectures of CLS, service providers, and business partners
Review and update IT Security procedures to reflect best practice and mitigate current and emerging threats
Assigned ownership of IT Security Monitoring and Response related FRB and Internal Audit finding(s) and effective /timely resolution with IT Security
Maintain relationships with third-party IT security vendors and strategic partners
Qualification
Required
Hands-on IT Security analysis and engineering experience including securing systems, networks and infrastructure; operational support, including on-call experience
Proven experience including combination of intrusion detection, malware analysis, forensics and incident response, particularly in cloud/hybrid environments
Extensive knowledge of cloud environments such as AWS & Azure
Monitor, tune and develop technical IT Security controls and frameworks to ensure appropriate preparation, monitoring and response to threats
Ensure a risk-based approach to IT Security is adopted in every part of the business and solutions
Work with members of the IT Security team to help design, implement and maintain security
Prepare for, identify (hunt) and remediate cyber threats
Operate and maintain IT Security controls related to SIEM, DLP, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Protection, etc
Deliver IT Security projects from concept, approval, design, and implementation to operation
Ability to collaborate effectively with others to drive forward key security objectives
Strong documentation and report writing skills (to both technical and business audiences)
Excellent time management and organizational skills combined with technical IT Security acumen
Expert knowledge of Firewalls, TCP/IP, IPS, DLP, proxies, SIEM, & Endpoint Protection software
B.S. in a technology discipline (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or equivalent)
Preferred
Financial and/or Banking industry experience
Security certifications such as CISSP and at least one GIAC GSEC, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GREM, GCFR or equivalent
Cloud certifications such as AWS Solution Architect, AWS Security Specialty etc
Knowledge of incident handling life cycle based on an established framework: ISO 27035, SANS, NIST SP 800-61, CERT, ENISA
Experience with security and automation in cloud native environments
Virtualized and Cloud platforms experience such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure or Office 365
Benefits
401(k) match
Benefits
Company
CLS Group
CLS Group provides settlement, processing, and data solutions that reduce risk and deliver efficiency.
Founded in 2002
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marc Bayle de Jessé
Chief Executive Officer
Ash O.
HR Business Partner
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