Roles and Responsibilities In this role, you will be responsible for Cloud Security (as part of Cyber Security) across banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, you will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, subject to the same remit and level of authority, and irrespective of the entity which employs you.

- Ensure NIST, ISO27002 and CIS aligned risk controls are covered, including but not limited to Cyber Security Policies &
- Standards.

- Ensure EMEA operates under comprehensive and relevant Cyber Security policies and standards with appropriate staff awareness, compliance monitoring and reporting.

- Monitor and proactively manage all Cloud Security toolsets that includes: (Should be proficient in few technologies)

- Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (CloudGuard, Wiz, MS Defender for Cloud)

- Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (CloudGuard, Wiz, CrowdStrike Falcon)

- Hands on experience in managing and overseeing cloud security solutions across multi-cloud environments like Azure, OCI and AWS.

- Manage and oversee Kubernetes security controls for containerised workloads in AKS, OKE, EKS and On-Prem Kubernetes environment.

- Review and assess enterprise cloud architectures for security gaps and recommend mitigations.

- Monitor, investigate, and track cloud security alerts using integrated ticketing workflows in ServiceNow.

- Develop, improve and enforce cloud security standards, policies, and procedures.

- Conduct Cyber Security reviews for existing and new, on-prem, cloud and 3rd party systems, solutions, firewall rules, architecture, network designs to ensure these are consistent with risk appetite, policy & standard requirements.

- Monitor and proactively support all Cyber Security team members & toolsets that includes:

- Web Access &
- Monitoring Systems (ZScaler, Bluecoat, Menlo Security, CASB, etc.)

- Network Security Monitoring Systems (RSA SecurID, FireEye ETP,



Tufin Aurora, Proofpoint, etc.)

- Endpoint Security Monitoring Systems (Sophos, CrowdStrike, Defender, etc.)

- Ensure adequate technical safeguards are in place and are being actively managed by the support teams to provide appropriate protection to bank's information assets across various environments such as:

- Windows &
- Unix operating systems

- Databases (Oracle, SQL, Sybase, etc.)

- Networks & its components

- Middleware systems

- Cloud & its various services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

- Be seen as the Cloud Security (as part of Cyber Security) centre of excellence for Bank EMEA and ensure Bank adopts an appropriate and professional response on any Cyber Security issues raised by the organisation’s business activities.

- Liaise and collaborate with IT teams to ensure Cyber Security alerts, threats and vulnerabilities across the IT estate are highlighted, managed and mitigated within appropriate timescales.

- Liaise with Technology and Business teams as necessary to ensure all systems meet security standards and/or agree appropriate measures to mitigate the risk where they don’t.

- Maintain an up to date, working knowledge of current laws, regulations and best practices relating to Cyber Security.

- Support Cyber Security incidents and annual penetration testing activities.

- Support Operational Risk management &

- Operational Security duties where requested.

- Support EMEA Cyber Security risk profile and associated operational risk reporting.

- Support Audit &

- Regulatory liaison and ensure consistent and timely answers to information requests.





- Support any issues and remedial actions resulting from Cyber Security incidents and audits within agreed timelines.

Essential:

- Degree or equivalent in IT related discipline with some programming knowledge or understanding.

- Strong Cloud, Information or Cyber Security background with over 8-10 years of experience.

- Strong ability to implement security solutions that enable business activity rather than close opportunities.

- Solid knowledge of cyber security frameworks, standards, and regulations such as ISO27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR, etc.

- Strong ability to analyse and distil complex issues and present succinct updates to management.

- Active involvement in internal and external audits and experience of managing Audit relationships.

- Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect, AWS Certified Security - Specialty or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) are preferred, as is exposure to GRC frameworks including (but not limited to) ISO27001
- NIST, CIS benchmarks &
- Cyber Essentials / Plus.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A structured, logical and proactive approach to work

- Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
- The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
- A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment

- Strong decision making skills and the ability to demonstrate sound judgement

- Comfortable in taking ownership of workstreams and seeing them through to completion

- Self-awareness and confidence to challenge business requirements and deliver difficult messages

- Passion for Cyber Security and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks

📌 Cloud Security Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Thakral One
📍 Bengaluru