Customers Bank

Cloud Security Specialist

Customers Bank$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
  • 2-3 years of cybersecurity experience with a focus on cloud security.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, Google).
  • Knowledge of cloud security best practices and DLP strategies for data protection.
  • Relevant industry certifications such as Sec+, CTIA, or CISSP.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain cloud security strategies and policies.
  • Integrate security best practices into multi-cloud environments like AWS and Azure.
  • Monitor for security threats and vulnerabilities in cloud services.
  • Respond to security incidents by identifying and mitigating risks.
  • Conduct risk assessments to identify and address cloud security threats.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Ongoing training in the latest cloud security technologies and trends.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Exposure to varied cloud infrastructures and security practices.
  • Access to resources for continuous learning and certification opportunities.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cloud Security Specialist is accountable for evaluating the Bank's cloud security posture, cloud environment (Azure and Office) and overall security. They are responsible for implementing proactive security initiatives in the Bank's cloud and email environments and the discovery of sensitive data and ensuring DLP strategies are deployed.

This position requires the candidate to have knowledge in configuring and implementation of different Azure and Microsoft Defender (CASB) tools/solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain cloud security strategies, policies, and standards across the organization.
  • Integrate security best practices into multi-cloud and hybrid environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and breaches.
  • Respond to security incidents by identifying root causes, mitigating risks, and coordinating corrective measures.
  • Collaborate with the Incident Response team to analyze cloud-specific threats and resolve issues promptly.
  • Conduct risk assessments for cloud platforms and services to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, CIS benchmarks).
  • Provide security guidance to ensure adherence to organizational security policies.
  • Implement least privilege principles and ensure secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
  • Assist in securing cloud infrastructure services, including storage, compute, containers, and networks.
  • Assist in supporting cloud security log monitoring architecture, design and implementation activities
  • Develop and deploy automated security solutions for continuous monitoring, threat detection, and configuration management.
  • Perform regular audits to ensure effective use of security tools and technologies.
  • Implement remediations and proactive measures to address vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., DevOps, IT, compliance) to embed security into cloud projects and initiatives.
  • Educate staff and stakeholders on cloud security risks, technologies, and best practices.
  • Document cloud security policies, processes, and incidents.
  • Generate reports for stakeholders, summarizing cloud security posture, risks, and improvements.
  • Stay up-to-date with evolving cloud security trends, technologies, and threats.
  • Provide recommendations to enhance the overall cloud security posture and align with organizational goals.


Suggested Skills
  • Financial industry experience
  • Knowledge of Cloud/Azure best security practices, DLP and how to configure best practices for data protection and how to discover sensitive data/PII and preform security assessments on cloud environments
  • Experience with cloud provider and using security tools and techniques.
  • Knowledge of cloud services and their attack surface.
  • Related industry certifications (Sec+, CTIA, CISSP)


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or similar work experience in a related field
  • Cloud security experience
  • 2-3 years of cyber security experience
  • Constant learner
  • Has experience in at least one of the main cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google)

About Customers Bank

Customers Bank is a full-service bank that provides a range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. The bank offers checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and wealth management services, among others. Customers Bank operates through a network of branches and ATMs in several states, including Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Illinois. The bank is known for its innovative digital banking solutions, such as its mobile app and online banking platform, which allow customers to manage their accounts and transactions from anywhere, anytime.
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