Santander · 3 months ago
Hardening & CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management )Lead
Miami Coconut Grove Corp
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expSantander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry, evolving into a technology-driven organization. They are seeking a Hardening & CSPM Lead to guide analysts and ensure secure configuration and compliance of systems and cloud platforms.
BankingCommercial LendingFinanceFinancial ServicesPersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Lead the technical execution and supervision of the Hardening Compliance function, covering both on-premises systems and cloud platforms
Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of hardening controls and CSPM controls for IT and cloud assets
Act as a hands-on contributor, directly performing compliance checks and remediation activities when needed
Coordinate with system administrators, delivery teams, auditors, and Risk & Compliance stakeholders to ensure alignment and accountability
Investigate anomalies (e.g., drops in compliance scores) to differentiate between false positives and true configuration issues before requesting remediation
Ensure controls and processes remain aligned with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and CIS Benchmarks (including cloud benchmarks)
Lead efforts to optimize and streamline semi-manual processes, with the goal of improving efficiency and scalability
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for escalations within the Hardening Compliance and CSPM functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Computer Science, Engineering or Information Technology Management, or equivalent field
5+ years of experience in systems administration, IT operations, or information security roles
Hands-on involvement in implementing or monitoring security configuration baselines (e.g., CIS Benchmarks)
Practical experience performing compliance checks, identifying misconfigurations, and coordinating remediation activities
1+ year of direct experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools and cloud platform hardening
Experience interacting with cross-functional teams such as system administrators, software delivery, audit, or compliance
Demonstrated track record of ownership and accountability in operational security tasks
Proven experience in system administration or IT operations, with a strong understanding of system configuration and security
Practical experience with CIS Benchmarks, including hardening of IT assets and cloud platforms
Hands-on experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools such as Sysdig, Wiz, or equivalent
Familiarity with compliance and vulnerability management platforms (e.g., Tenable, Qualys)
Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and compliance-related issues
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle ambiguity
Excellent collaboration and communication skills; able to work effectively across teams and with external stakeholders
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Proactive and resourceful; able to anticipate issues and take initiative
Collaborative mindset, with the ability to build trust and drive results across teams
Detail-oriented and methodical, ensuring accuracy in compliance assessments
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Preferred
PMP : Project Management Professional
Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education
Experience in Microsoft Office products
Prior experience coordinating with audit and risk management functions
Exposure to cross-functional security areas such as Application Security or Vulnerability Management
Spanish proficiency is a strong plus
Benefits
Fair and competitive rewards package
Benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future
Company
Santander
Banco Santander is a banking firm that specializes in various banking services including retail, commercial, digital, & investment banking.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2013-05-30Post Ipo Equity
1987-08-07IPO
Leadership Team
Hector Grisi
Consejero Delegado de Banco Santander
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