[Hiring] Cloud Security Consultant @Giesecke+Devrient

Position -  Cloud Security Consultant

Experience & Background

• 8–10 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5+ years focused on cloud security operations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience securing workloads in AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud environments.

Technical Skills

• Strong practical knowledge of cloud-native security services such as:
• AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, KMS
• Azure Defender, Sentinel, Key Vault, Microsoft Entra ID
• Google Cloud SCC, IAM, KMS
• Strong understanding of:
• Cloud networking, segmentation, routing, firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust network controls.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM), RBAC, least-privilege models, and privileged access enforcement.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Cloud configuration reviews and posture management (CSPM)
• Workload protection platforms (CWPP/XDR)
• SIEM-based monitoring and detection logic creation
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation, reporting, and process enhancement.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts and CI/CD security integrations.
• Experience using Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep) for secure deployment and guardrail automation.

Threat & Detection Expertise

• Ability to perform cloud threat modelling and visualize attacker paths.
• Experience in proactive threat hunting using cloud telemetry and MITRE ATT&CK (including cloud matrices).
• Capable of designing detections, improving alert fidelity, and responding to cloud-based threats in real time.

Operational Responsibilities

• Experience performing:
• Cloud incident response
• Security monitoring and analysis
• Root cause assessments
• Post-incident improvements
• Ability to continuously evaluate risks, remediate control gaps, and manage configuration hygiene across cloud accounts and subscriptions.

Data Protection & Compliance

• Strong understanding of:
• Encryption, tokenization, KMS/HSM, key rotation policies.
• Data residency and data classification in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of leading global frameworks and compliance standards such as:
• ISO 27001
• NIST CSF
• CSA Cloud Controls Matrix
• PCI DSS
• GDPR (preferred)

Soft Skills & Professional Competencies

• Ability to translate complex technical risks into business-level insights and executive reports.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work with DevOps, Engineering, SOC, and business stakeholders.
• Continuous learning mindset with strong awareness of emerging threats, cloud trends, and evolving technologies.

Preferred Certifications (not mandatory)

• CCSP
• CCSK
• AWS Certified Security Specialty
• Azure Security Engineer
• GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer

$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation. 

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