Cloud Security Specialist Information Security Engineering

Job Description

The Cloud Security Specialist is a senior technical and leadership position responsible for implementing, managing, and continuously improving cloud security across multi cloud environments including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).This role combines hands on technical execution with team leadership. The successful candidate will lead a team of cloud security engineers, develop secure architectures, and manage enterprise grade cloud security solutions such as Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Workload Protection (CWP), Container Security, API Security, and AI Security Posture Management (AISPM).The individual will partner with cloud service, DevOps, and application teams to design secure deployments, enforce policies, and integrate automation for vulnerability remediation, threat detection, and compliance. They will also implement secure private connectivity between cloud and on premise networks using technologies such as AWS PrivateLink and Azure ExpressRoute.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of cloud security engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
• Architect and maintain secure multi-cloud environments across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI in partnership with Enterprise Architecture.
• Deploy and manage CSPM platforms to drive continuous visibility, compliance, and risk posture improvement.
• Implement CWP solutions to protect cloud workloads, prevent threats, and manage vulnerabilities effectively.
• Define and enforce IAM policies and least-privilege principles to strengthen identity security across all platforms.
• Design and secure private and hybrid connectivity using technologies such as AWS PrivateLink, Azure ExpressRoute, and Google Cloud Interconnect.
• Integrate cloud telemetry and security events with SIEM systems to enhance incident detection and response capabilities.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and remediation workflows using IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible, supported by Python or PowerShell scripting.
• Implement and manage WAF policies and API gateways to safeguard cloud applications and services.
• Partner with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security within CI / CD pipelines and promote secure development practices.
• Collaborate with risk and architecture teams to assess emerging technologies and align them with enterprise security strategy.
• Stay informed on evolving threats, regulatory frameworks, and AI security trends to continuously improve cloud security posture.

Qualifications

Required Education / Experience

Preferred Education / Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Skills and Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

Physical Demands

Additional Physical Demands

About Us

Mission Statement :

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits :

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes :

About the Team

EEO Statement :

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement :

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