Technical Consultant - Cloud Security

Accountabilities:

• Client Delivery & Project Leadership: Lead medium to large cloud security consulting engagements, facilitating strategy, roadmap, architecture, design, and planning workshops. Manage project objectives, requirements gathering, milestones, dependencies, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution and alignment with client expectations.

• Cloud Security Architecture: Guide clients in reviewing and implementing secure cloud reference architectures and landing zones, translating traditional security and risk strategies into cloud-native controls and governance frameworks.

• CNAPP Implementation & Optimization: Deploy, configure, and optimize cloud security platforms, particularly Wiz and Prisma Cloud. Integrate these solutions with enterprise tools such as ServiceNow, CI/CD pipelines, and ticketing and alerting workflows.

• Risk Management & Compliance: Identify, assess, and communicate cloud security risks, vulnerabilities, and remediation priorities. Help organizations implement security controls aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Technical Consulting & Problem Solving: Troubleshoot complex technical challenges, manage project risks, and develop practical recommendations. Prepare, review, and present project deliverables to technical teams and executive stakeholders.

• Business Development: Participate in client discovery sessions, qualify business needs, support solution scoping, develop proposals, and present consulting capabilities throughout the sales cycle.

• Practice Development & Innovation: Contribute to the development and standardization of security consulting services, maintain expertise across multiple security domains, and identify opportunities to enhance existing offerings.

• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Share industry knowledge, support colleagues, mentor team members, and promote best practices across security architecture, cloud governance, and emerging technologies.

Requirements:

• Professional Experience: Significant experience in information security, cloud security architecture, security governance, or compliance consulting, including at least 5 years of hands-on experience with CNAPP platforms and cloud technologies.

• Cloud Security Expertise: Proven experience reviewing and implementing secure cloud architectures and landing zones, with strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, and/or GCP security services, multi-cloud governance, and cloud-native security controls.

• CNAPP Platforms: Extensive practical experience with Wiz and Prisma Cloud, including deployment, configuration, integration, risk assessment, and communicating security findings to technical and business stakeholders.

• Cloud Identity & Access Management: Strong understanding of IAM, federation, RBAC, and multi-cloud identity management, with familiarity with solutions such as Okta and Microsoft Entra ID.

• Security Frameworks & Compliance: Knowledge of CIS Benchmarks, NIST, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, and GDPR, with the ability to design cloud-specific security controls and support audit and compliance requirements.

• Infrastructure & Automation: Ability to read and apply Infrastructure-as-Code solutions such as Terraform, Bicep, and CloudFormation, alongside familiarity with policy-as-code tools such as OPA and Sentinel.

• Scripting & DevSecOps: Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for security automation, as well as experience with IaC scanning, CI/CD security integration, and container security using Docker and Kubernetes.

• Monitoring & Threat Detection: Experience integrating security platforms with SIEM solutions such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or Chronicle, and leveraging cloud-native detection capabilities.

• Consulting & Communication: Excellent client-facing communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations.

• Project & Business Acumen: Strong project management capabilities, experience supporting consulting engagements and business development, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Leadership & Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams, mentor colleagues, influence stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement and service innovation.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation: Annual on-target earnings (OTE) ranging from $140,000 to $180,000, including base salary and applicable target bonus. Actual compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and location.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Paid company holidays and paid time off.

• Paid parental and caregiver leave.

• Professional development opportunities, including sponsored certifications and credentials.

• Access to advanced technology labs and opportunities to develop expertise through cross-department training.

• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that values diversity, professional growth, and innovation.

• Additional employee benefits and resources.