Cloud Security Architect

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Cloud Security Architect will serve as a key technical resource in Global Cyber and Information Security (GCIS) organization. This role will be responsible for developing and/or maturing Cloud security architecture approach, recommended standards, reference architecture designs and narratives. The role will keep current on Cloud best practices and provide direction for Cloud technical specifications. This role will work closely with other Information Security colleagues, IT & Infrastructure organization, and Business teams globally to provide security architecture guidance and recommendations.

Take a leadership role and influence Cloud security architecture by example and clearly articulating objectives.

• Assess, review and design secure Cloud solutions working with various business teams and groups.
• Promote Cloud security awareness in interactions with other teams.
• Use a data centric risk-based approach to cloud security and solutions.
• Define and create Cloud Security architectural standards, artifacts, design patterns and technical specification documents for the enterprise.
• Assess, monitor and recommend Cloud security improvements and best practices to improve security posture, mitigate risks and balance costs.
• Work with direction from the Director of Cloud Security Governance and closely with the Cloud enterprise architecture and Cloud security engineering team member(s) to ensure Cloud platforms are matured and securely configured.
• Oversee and consult with project teams in business units to ensure adherence to Cloud security design patterns and best practices.
• Engage with M&A teams to integrate acquired resources into the Gallagher cloud.
• Design, collaborate and provide Cloud options for solutions that balance business requirements with information security requirements.
• Proactively identify technical and architectural risks for current or proposed state, commenting and/or providing Cloud alternatives for consideration that will improve on capabilities, champion to present for approval and change.
• Participate in security technology evaluations, proof of concept testing and provide in-depth analysis of the proposed solution.
• Collaborate and partner with various key stakeholders across the enterprise to ensure alignment with the overall intended design.
• Partner with architects and engineers within infrastructure, network, application and business teams to ensure that solutions are developed and managed as per GCIS policies and standards.
• Assists with risk mitigation and governance activities aligned with Cloud security architecture compliance.
• Enable architectural leadership within engaged and assigned forums and projects, acting as a guide by example for collaboration, thought leadership and expertise in Cloud security architecture.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum 3+ years working with Microsoft…