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Cloud Security Lead

Security Transformation Associate Manager | Mid-Level | Full time
Job No. 13934152 | Kuala Lumpur
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Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the technical SME for cloud security, advising project teams and stakeholders on cloud security strategy, architecture, and implementation.

  • Design, implement, and review secure cloud architectures for client projects.

  • Lead cloud security initiatives, including IAM, network security, encryption, data protection, and threat mitigation.

  • Support DevSecOps practices, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.

  • Collaborate with enterprise teams to ensure compliance with security frameworks and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR).

  • Conduct risk assessments, security audits, and vulnerability reviews for cloud security environments.

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams and other cloud engineers.

  • Stay updated with the latest cloud platform security tools, services, and best practices.

Requirements:

  • Hands-on experience with Cloud Platform and cloud-native security controls.

  • Minimum 5-8 years working experience in Cloud Security consulting is preferred

  • Expertise in cloud security architecture, IAM, network security, data encryption, and cloud monitoring.

  • Strong understanding of security frameworks, compliance standards, and governance.

  • Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD security, and secure deployment pipelines.

  • Proven experience as a technical SME, consultant, or lead engineer in cloud security projects.

  • Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have:

  • Certifications: GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, CCSP, Security+

  • Familiarity with Security Command Center, Cloud Armor, VPC Service Controls, KMS, and Cloud IAM.

  • Experience with multi-cloud environments and hybrid cloud security strategies.

  • Knowledge of automation and scripting for security operations (Python, Terraform, etc.).

Education:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

Kuala Lumpur

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