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About the Role

As a Lead Cloud Security Engineer within our telecommunications company, you will be responsible for ensuring the security of our cloud infrastructure, particularly within public cloud environments. Your expertise will be crucial in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security measures to safeguard our cloud-based systems and data against sophisticated cyber threats and vulnerabilities. You will lead efforts to assess risks, develop security solutions, and enforce compliance with industry standards and regulations, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and mentoring cloud security engineers.

Responsibilities

Design and implement robust security architectures for cloud environments, incorporating cloud security posture management, vulnerability management, network detection and response, and other security capabilities aligned with best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Deploy and configure security tools and technologies, including cloud security posture management, vulnerability management, and network detection and response solutions, to protect cloud infrastructure.
Develop and maintain monitoring systems for detecting and responding to security incidents and breaches in cloud environments, leveraging cloud security posture management, vulnerability management, and network detection and response capabilities.
Implement automation scripts and tools, integrated with cloud security posture management, vulnerability management, network detection and response, and other security solutions, to streamline security processes, enhance incident response capabilities, and enforce security policies across cloud deployments.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) pertaining to cloud security.
Provide leadership in guiding and training internal teams on cloud security best practices, threat mitigation strategies, and compliance obligations.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, development, and compliance, to integrate security measures into cloud-native and hybrid cloud environments.
Understand cloud usage patterns and trends, cloud pricing models, and cost management tools.
Mentor cloud security engineers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
Lead security-related projects and initiatives, ensuring timely and effective completion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
8+ years' of experience in Information Technology
5-7 years of experience in cloud security engineering roles, with a focus on public cloud environments.
Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, including cloud security posture management, vulnerability management, network detection and response, SIEM, DLP, WAF, CASB, and endpoint security solutions.
Proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing security controls within cloud platforms, such as IAM, VPC, Zero Trust principles, IaC, IAAS, Security Groups, Key Management Services, SDLC, Ci/Cd pipelines and Network Security.
Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and architecture, with the ability to troubleshoot complex security issues.
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation frameworks for security orchestration and configuration management.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
We do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.

Skills

cloud security posture management
vulnerability management
network detection and response
firewalls
intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
encryption mechanisms
access controls
identity management solutions
SIEM
DLP
WAF
CASB
endpoint security solutions
IAM
VPC
Zero Trust principles
IaC
IAAS
Security Groups
Key Management Services
SDLC
Ci/Cd pipelines
Network Security
Python
PowerShell

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8+ years' of experience in Information Technology
5-7 years of experience in cloud security engineering roles

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$133,661.00 - $219,586.00 / year

About the Company

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity.
Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.
At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen.
Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them.
It’s all part of the bigger picture of “Be The Difference” where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stop.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law.
This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.
Applicants for employment with The Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process.