Benchmark IT - Technology Talent

VP, Information Security Engineer - Permanent - Onsite For our direct client, a financial firm in midtown NYC, we seek an experienced Vice President Information Security Engineer to join the IS team. This role will establish and manage cloud security programs, build new security architecture, automation, enforce application security processes and continuously find security gaps across technology. The ideal candidate is an experienced individual contributor and leader who can do research, design and implement security technologies, manage small teams of engineers, and is able to connect teams cross-functionally. This position requires 4 days/week in the Midtown NYC office. Responsibilities

• Build and manage Cloud Security Programs for AWS, Azure, and GCP infrastructure, providing continuous monitoring and resolution of all the vulnerabilities in our cloud environment.
• Implement resolutions of security misconfigurations.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to rethink routine, embrace new best practices, and drive the adoption of technology standards.
• Build automation capabilities to monitor and alert infrastructure for AWS maintenance.
• Evolve, build and continuously test new cloud infrastructure capabilities for secure designs and functions.
• Build processes and automation capabilities for application code security reviews, workflows, and testing in collaboration with developers.
• Assist the SOC in building detection and alert capabilities.
• Develop workflows for SaaS security programs.
• Assist the Risk and Governance teams with policies, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps and Security Engineering, to deliver security projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in Cloud Environment, AWS preferred, for 10+ years to establish security cloud infrastructure
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar certifications are preferred
• Commitment to staying at the forefront of cloud security trends, emerging threats, and evolving technologies
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) or systems engineering and scripting in Java/Python
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to influence stakeholders and drive tasks to completion

  Benefits The base salary range for this role is $160,000 to $180,000. Our client offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision and unlimited paid time off (PTO). Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Benchmark IT, LLC and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: https://bmarkits.com/privacy-policy/