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
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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.
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
Giesecke & Devrient India Private Limited
Plot No. 02, EHTP, Sector - 34, Gurugram - 122001
We provide security solutions for over 145 central