Gallagher · 1 day ago
Cloud Security Architect (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $254K/yr
3+ years expGallagher is a global community focused on helping clients navigate complexity with confidence. The Cloud Security Architect will be responsible for developing security architecture approaches with a cloud-first mindset, providing guidance and recommendations for secure cloud solutions, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with security standards.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsuranceManagement ConsultingRisk Management
Responsibilities
Assess, review and design secure Cloud solutions working with various business teams and groups
Promote Cloud security awareness in interactions with other teams
Use a data centric risk-based approach to cloud security and solutions
Define and create Security architectural standards, artifacts, design patterns and technical specification documents for the enterprise
Assess, monitor and recommend security improvements and best practices to improve security posture, mitigate risks and balance costs
Work with direction from the Cyber leadership and closely with the Enterprise architecture, engineering and operations and security engineering team member(s) to ensure Cloud platforms are matured and securely configured
Oversee and consult with project teams in business units to ensure adherence to Cloud security design patterns and best practices
Engage with M&A teams to integrate acquired resources into the Gallagher cloud
Design, collaborate and provide Cloud options for solutions that balance business requirements with information security requirements
Proactively identify technical and architectural risks for current or proposed state, commenting and/or providing Cloud alternatives for consideration that will improve on capabilities, champion to present for approval and change
Participate in security technology evaluations, proof of concept testing and provide in-depth analysis of the proposed solution
Collaborate and partner with various key stakeholders across the enterprise to ensure alignment with the overall intended design
Partner with architects and engineers within infrastructure, network, application and business teams to ensure that solutions are developed and managed as per GCIS policies and standards
Assists with risk mitigation and governance activities aligned with Cloud security architecture compliance
Enable architectural leadership within engaged and assigned forums and projects, acting as a guide by example for collaboration, thought leadership and expertise in Cloud security architecture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field
Minimum 3+ years working with Microsoft Azure
Minimum 3+ years of cybersecurity experience
2+ years of experience working with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Oracle)
Minimum 1+ years of experience reviewing detailed solution architectures and providing feedback to the application and infrastructure teams
Experience with reviewing and developing Cloud solution enabled models and security monitoring tooling
Minimum 1+ years of experience with multi cloud security and aligning polices across platforms
Demonstrated working experience in a regulated and globally distributed environment
Knowledge and experience in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF
Knowledge and experience implementing security standards frameworks (NIST - CSF, ISO 27001, CSA CCM, PCI-DSS, GDPR)
Proven success recommending and implementing Cloud security architecture best practices and standards for large projects or programs delivering or migrating to Cloud solutions and services
Preferred
At least one certification related to information security such as; CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Security
Demonstrated knowledge of multi-Cloud environment security
2+ years' experience in a global organization
Insurance and risk management domain knowledge desirable
Architecture tasks associated with a Cloud Security Posture Monitoring tool such as WIZ
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more...
Company
Gallagher
Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.7B2024-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $8.5B
2023-06-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
1984-06-29IPO
Leadership Team
Alec Herring
Area Senior Vice President
Mark Gresser
Executive Vice President
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