Cloud Security Lead
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About the Role
Qantra is seeking a Cloud Security Lead to define and manage strategic cloud security architecture and governance across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
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Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain secure multi tenant cloud environments (Azure, AWS, and local cloud infrastructure).
- Define and implement comprehensive cloud security policies, compliance controls, frameworks, and architecture blueprints.
- Lead vulnerability management, threat modeling, and risk assessments for cloud deployments, ensuring proactive remediation.
- Deploy, configure, and monitor advanced cloud security tools including CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, and CIEM platforms.
- Establish automated security testing pipelines (DevSecOps) to integrate continuous compliance into continuous delivery workflows.
- Provide technical leadership and incident response coordination during complex, cloud specific security incidents.
- Collaborate with enterprise architecture, engineering, and dev teams to promote a strong culture of cloud native security principles.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7–9 years of dedicated information security experience, with at least 4+ years specializing in complex Cloud Security governance and engineering roles.
- Proven experience securing public and localized cloud environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP, or sovereign environments).
- Hands on expertise with infrastructure as code (IaC) security tools, container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes), and CI/CD security gating.
- Deep familiarity with regional and global regulatory compliance standards, including NESA, UAE Information Assurance (IA), ISO 27001, and SOC2.
- Top tier professional certifications are highly desirable (e.g., CCSP, CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, CCSK).
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Position Summary
- A leading cybersecurity organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Cloud Security Lead to define, implement, and manage strategic cloud security architecture and governance frameworks across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain secure multi tenant cloud environments (Azure, AWS, and local cloud infrastructure).
- Define and implement comprehensive cloud security policies, compliance controls, frameworks, and architecture blueprints.
- Lead vulnerability management, threat modeling, and risk assessments for cloud deployments, ensuring proactive remediation.
- Deploy, configure, and monitor advanced cloud security tools including CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, and CIEM platforms.
- Establish automated security testing pipelines (DevSecOps) to integrate continuous compliance into continuous delivery workflows.
- Provide technical leadership and incident response coordination during complex, cloud specific security incidents.
- Collaborate with enterprise architecture, engineering, and dev teams to promote a strong culture of cloud native security principles.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum of 7–9 years of dedicated information security experience, with at least 4+ years specializing in complex Cloud Security governance and engineering roles.
- Proven experience securing public and localized cloud environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP, or sovereign environments).
- Hands on expertise with infrastructure as code (IaC) security tools, container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes), and CI/CD security gating.
- Deep familiarity with regional and global regulatory compliance standards, including NESA, UAE Information Assurance (IA), ISO 27001, and SOC2.
- Top tier professional certifications are highly desirable (e.g., CCSP, CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, CCSK).
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