Sr Lead Cloud Security Engineer (AWS)
On-site · Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Job Summary
Sr Lead Cloud Security Engineer in the Product Security team within Cybersecurity & Technology Controls. You will ensure secure and compliant adoption of public cloud technologies, lead risk-based design and assessment of security controls across cloud services, chair governance forums, drive remediation, and mentor a high-performing team. Responsibilities include setting the operating model for infrastructure-as-code security with guardrails and automated controls, maintaining standards and playbooks, reporting control effectiveness, driving tooling and automation strategy for cloud security (vendor management and integration), and strengthening incident preparedness through threat modeling and post-incident reviews. Requires deep expertise across AWS/Azure/GCP, leadership of cross-functional programs, executive-level communication, policy-as-code guardrails, Terraform and CI/CD familiarity, and relevant security certifications; preferred experience includes influencing VP+ stakeholders, enforcement frameworks (OPA or Sentinel), regulatory engagement, agile delivery for security programs, and talent development.
Required Qualifications
- Deep expertise securing public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including identity management, network segmentation, data protection, and native cloud services
- Proven leadership of cross-functional security programs with measurable outcomes
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to translate policy and risk requirements into practical designs and policy-as-code guardrails
- Hands-on familiarity with Terraform, infrastructure-as-code security, DevSecOps, and CI/CD concepts
- Strong program execution under tight timelines; highly self-directed with a bias for action and ownership
- Advanced cloud and security certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP Professional or Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, CISM)
- Experience deploying and operating CSPM, CIEM, or CWPP solutions
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