Cloud Security Specialist

Responsibilities : Design, implement, and manage security solutions for cloud infrastructure, applications, and services. Lead efforts to identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.). Conduct security assessments, audits, and risk analyses of cloud-based systems and services. Implement security best practices for identity and access management (IAM) in cloud environments. Manage and ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.). Work closely with development teams to ensure secure coding practices and the implementation of cloud security controls in the CI/CD pipeline. Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards related to cloud security. Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents in cloud environments using cloud-native security tools and third-party solutions. Implement encryption, key management, and data protection strategies for cloud data storage and transmission. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, IT, Networking) to architect secure cloud environments. Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud security trends, vulnerabilities, and threat intelligence. Provide guidance and training to internal teams on cloud security best practices and tools.