Cloud Security - Assistant Manager

This role is for you if you have the below

Educational qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. • Master's degree in Information Technology or Business Administration (preferred). • Formal training in Microsoft 365, Cloud Technologies, Collaboration Platforms, or Enterprise Infrastructure Management is desirable
Work experience
· 6–8 years of experience in Microsoft technologies, Enterprise Messaging, Collaboration Platforms, and Cloud Infrastructure Administration. · Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience managing and supporting Microsoft 365 (Office 365) environments in large enterprise settings. · Experience administering and optimizing core Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). · Proven experience in tenant administration, platform governance, compliance, and security management. · Experience managing Microsoft 365 migrations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives. · Strong background in incident management, service requests, problem management, and operational support. · Experience working with global teams and managing enterprise collaboration and productivity platforms. · Experience in implementing Microsoft 365 security, compliance, and governance best practices.
The ideal candidate will:
· Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Microsoft 365 services and platform operations. · Manage the day-to-day administration, governance, and optimization of the Microsoft 365 environment. · Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of Microsoft 365 services. · Lead platform administration activities across Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft Entra ID. · Manage tenant configurations, user lifecycle management, licensing administration, and service health monitoring. · Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex Microsoft 365 incidents and service disruptions.

This role is for you if you have the below

Educational qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology , or a related field. • Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, or Information Systems is preferred. • Equivalent practical experience may be considered for exceptional candidates. •
Work experience
• 5.5–7 years in cloud security operations and engineering with progressive responsibility in securing enterprise cloud environments across AWS and Azure. • Oversee enterprise-scale cloud security architecture, policy governance, and security operations across AWS and Azure environments. • Lead implementation and management of cloud-native security controls including IAM, security groups, network segmentation, and encryption services. • Manage day-to-day cloud security operations including monitoring, alert triage, incident response, and remediation coordination across AWS and Azure platforms. • Drive cloud security posture improvement using CSPM tools (Wiz, Prisma Cloud, or similar); identify misconfigurations, prioritize findings, and track remediation to closure. • Lead cross-functional teams in cloud security operations, vulnerability management, and compliance initiatives aligned with security standards. • Drive adherence to defined SLAs and KPIs across cloud security operations; track, report, and continuously improve operational metrics and service delivery standards. • Manage and track security incidents, service requests, and change management activities through ITSM/ticketing platforms such as ServiceNow, ensuring timely updates, escalations, and closures. • Architect secure cloud networking solutions: design VPC/VNet topologies, implement transit gateways, Azure Firewall, AWS Network Firewall, and Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs). • Coordinate security incident response across global teams; develop and refine playbooks, SLAs, and escalation procedures for cloud environments. • Develop and maintain executive dashboards presenting cloud security metrics, risk posture, and compliance status to senior leadership.
The ideal candidate will:
• Demonstrate solid understanding of cloud security architectures across AWS and Azure, with a strong grasp of Zero Trust principles and defense-in-depth strategies. • Design secure cloud topologies, define security governance workflows, and guide risk-based access controls. • Produce clear SOPs, runbooks, security assessment reports, and technical design documents for cloud environments. • Collaborate with compliance, architecture, DevOps, and operations teams to ensure security by design. • Drive continuous improvements via automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and actionable security metrics. • Effectively manage day-to-day security operations while balancing strategic initiatives and stakeholder expectations. • Demonstrate ability to define, monitor, and drive SLA/KPI compliance across security operations, ensuring consistent and measurable service delivery.

Mandatory Certification Required:

(At least one required; multiple strongly preferred)

Core Certifications
· AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate · AZ-500 – Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer – Associate · Wiz Certified Cloud Fundamentals
Preferred Advanced Certifications
· AWS Certified Security – Specialty · Microsoft Certified: Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate · Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) · Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Technical Skills Required:

Cloud Security:
• Good working knowledge of AWS security services: IAM, Security Groups, NACLs, AWS Config, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, KMS, AWS WAF. • Good working knowledge of Azure security services: Azure AD/Entra ID, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Microsoft Sentinel, Key Vault, Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud. • Proven experience leading cloud security assurance programs, compliance audits, and governance frameworks across AWS and Azure. • Experience with CSPM tools (Wiz preferred; Prisma, Aqua Sec etc.) for posture management, automated compliance, and vulnerability remediation.
Technical Skills Required:

Cloud Networking and Architecture:
• Hands-on experience designing AWS VPC architectures: security groups, NACLs, transit gateways, VPC peering, PrivateLink, and Direct Connect. • Proficiency with Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), NSGs, Azure Firewall, User-Defined Routes (UDRs), Application Gateway, and ExpressRoute. • Understanding of hybrid cloud connectivity, micro-segmentation, and secure network architectures across AWS and Azure. • Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles and cloud-native security design patterns.
Security Operations & Analytics:
• Hands-on experience managing day-to-day cloud security operations including monitoring security alerts, triaging incidents, and coordinating remediation activities across AWS and Azure. • Strong ability to perform security assessments, configuration reviews, and compliance checks within AWS and Azure environments. • Experience investigating findings in cloud environments, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing preventive controls. • Proficiency in reviewing and responding to security findings from CSPM tools (Wiz, Prisma Cloud, or similar) and ensuring timely resolution within defined SLAs. • Experience working with ITSM/ticketing tools such as ServiceNow to log, track, prioritize, and close security incidents and service requests in line with defined SLAs and KPIs.
DevSecOps & Automation:
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) and integrating security controls into IaC pipelines. • Understanding of CI/CD security integration, container security (Docker, Kubernetes), and API security. • Experience with automation scripting (Python, PowerShell, Lambda, or Azure Functions) to support and improve security operations.

Behavioral / team skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including ability to explain complex security concepts in simple terms. • Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. • High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail. • Ability to handle multiple priorities in fast‑paced cloud and security environments. • Collaborative mindset with a willingness to mentor junior team members. • Proactive, structured, and self-driven approach to work. • Strong documentation and presentation abilities.