VP, Cloud Security; Security Operations

VP, Cloud Security (Security Operations) - New Jersey

Our client is building a new Cloud Security capability within their Security Operations team and is looking for a senior, hands‑on Cloud Security specialist to help shape and deliver it.

This role sits inside the SOC and focuses on cloud-native detection, incident response, and forensics across AWS and Azure.

• Act as the Cloud Security SME within Security Operations
• Extend SOC detection and incident response into AWS and Azure
• Lead and support cloud‑based security investigations
  , including escalations
• Design and improve cloud-native alerts, detections, and IR playbooks
• Perform hands‑on cloud log review, PCAP analysis, and network forensics
• Work with IDS/IPS technologies (e.g. Suricata, Snort)
• Support cloud incident response automation (e.g. Lambda, Step Functions)
• Partner closely with SOC, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Cloud teams

• Strong hands‑on experience in SOC, Incident Response, or DFIR
• Proven AWS and Azure cloud security experience
• Background in network forensics, PCAP, and cloud monitoring
• Experience responding to incidents in cloud or hybrid environments
• Understanding of containers and Kubernetes from a security perspective
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead during incidents

• Cloud or security certifications (AWS, Azure, GIAC, CISSP)
• Experience automating cloud security or incident response
• Financial services or regulated environment experience