VP, Cloud Security Architecture
Synchrony
AWSAzureCloudTerraform
Senior IT Security Engineer
Foley
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $120,000 - $145,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsKubernetes
About the role
- Design, implement, and manage comprehensive security solutions including SIEM, DLP, EDR, DNS filtering, and encryption across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Administer firewalls, VPNs, and network security infrastructure with a focus on segmentation, least privilege, and Zero Trust principles.
- Lead vulnerability management efforts, including scanning, prioritization, patching, and remediation workflows.
- Oversee and optimize endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools such as Rapid7 and AWS GuardDuty.
- Manage identity and access management (IAM) systems, including SSO, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and Active Directory Group Policy.
- Conduct privileged account and user access reviews.
- Partner with IT and DevOps to embed security in CI/CD pipelines and automate controls where possible.
- Contribute to incident response efforts, from detection to root cause analysis and remediation.
- Leverage existing platforms and tools to develop and improve detection, response and containment workflows.
- Respond to real-time monitoring and alert triage for anomalies across SaaS and infrastructure platforms.
- Conduct post-incident reviews and implement proactive controls to prevent recurrence.
- Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning and exercises.
- Serve as the technical lead for the security team, mentoring junior engineers and driving cross-functional security initiatives.
- Partner with Infrastructure, Engineering, and Compliance to integrate security into all stages of system design and delivery.
- Represent Foley in discussions with auditors, vendors, and internal stakeholders on all matters related to cybersecurity and compliance.
- Advocate for security awareness and education across the organization.
- Manage vendor security reviews using ticketing and vendor management solutions.
- Evaluate new tools, vendors, and partners through a security-by-design lens.
- Collaborate with the Compliance department in support of both internal and external audit efforts, including SOC 2 engagements and PCI-DSS internal audits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- CISSP, SSCP, or equivalent certifications (completed or in progress).
- 5+ years of experience in IT security engineering, with strong exposure to cloud and hybrid environments.
- Proven experience with:
- - Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, and Group Policy Management
- - Single Sign-On (SSO) and Identity Federation (SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0)
- - AWS security architecture, IAM roles, and network security groups
- - Endpoint and network security tools, EDR, SIEM, SOAR, and vulnerability scanner
- Familiarity with cloud access security solutions is a plus.
- Familiarity with containerization or serverless workload solutions, such as Kubernetes, is a plus.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- paid time off and holidays
- wellness programs
- employee assistance program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
security solutionsSIEMDLPEDRDNS filteringencryptionvulnerability managementidentity and access managementSingle Sign-Oncloud security architecture
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationincident responsesecurity awarenessproblem-solvingcross-functional initiativesorganizational skillsproactive controls
Certifications
CISSPSSCP
