Job Purpose
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect an organization's cloud infrastructure, networks, and data. Work on monitoring security systems, identifying and responding to security incidents, and performing vulnerability assessments across cloud platforms.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Activities
- Stay updated with cloud security trends, emerging threats, and best practices across platforms, and share knowledge with team members.
- Experience with security services/tools and technologies (Cloud Formation, Terraform, Firewall, Network Security Monitoring, Identity Security, Data Security, Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions), Attack Surface Management, Database Activity Monitoring, PRISMA Access, CASB). Help manage the design, implementation, and management of cloud security architectures tailored to the unique requirements of the aviation industry, including cloud-hosted applications for airports, aircraft, ground services, and associated infrastructure.
- Conduct cloud security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure alignment with cloud compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud security requirements into the design and development lifecycle of aviation systems, software, and infrastructure. Ensure adherence to security by design principles in cloud-native environments.
- Help manage security incident response activities, including monitoring security alerts, investigating incidents, and coordinating response efforts. Provide guidance to junior team members and assist in incident resolution.
- Help manage cloud-based security incident response activities, including monitoring cloud security alerts, incidents, and coordinating response efforts. Provide guidance to junior team members and assist in incident resolution.
- Implement and contribute to development of security awareness training programs for employees, contractors, and third-party vendors.
- Familiarity with industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) security considerations in aviation and related industries.
- Hands-on experience with security tools including Cloud SEK ASM, Thales/Imperva DAM, Prisma Access ZTNA, and Prisma CASB for monitoring, protecting, and securing cloud and enterprise environments.
Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.
Skills Required for the role
Cloud Platform Expertise
Cloud Security Architecture
Network Security
Vulnerability Management
Database Security
Educational and Experience Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is commonly required. Some employers may accept equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
Minimum Requirement
Desired
Experience
- 7+ years of experience
- Advanced degrees such as a master's degree or Ph.D. in Cybersecurity or a related field may be preferred for senior or specialized roles.
- Understanding of network protocols, architecture, and security measures. Proficiency in configuring and managing firewalls, security groups and cloud – native routing mechanisms.
- Knowledge of cloud hosted operating systems (EC2 instances running Windows/Linux, Azure VMs) and their security features. Ability to configure and harden operating systems to mitigate security risks.
- Proficiency in vulnerability assessment tools and techniques to identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities across systems and networks.
