Cloud Security Specialist – Azure

Unleash the Future of Cloud Security — Drive Innovation and Safeguard Digital Assets! Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model. As a Cloud Security Consultant, you will be working for our client, a leading financial institution committed to pioneering secure cloud solutions and enhancing cybersecurity resilience. You will play a critical role in assessing and fortifying cloud security posture, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic security initiatives within Azure Cloud environments. Your main responsibilities: • Review, challenge, and escalate requests from Global Businesses and Functions for exceptions and risk acceptances related to mandatory security requirements, promoting consistent security policies across all Cloud platforms. • Provide Cloud Security consultancy support, guiding clients through successful transition and deployment of cloud services to production. • Drive continuous process improvements with a focus on automation, data-driven enhancements, and capability uplift in collaboration with the wider team. • Understand and apply relevant Cloud Security controls effectively, aligning with our client’s cybersecurity strategy. • Contribute to strengthening our client’s technology security from the inside out, safeguarding the organization’s reputation and stakeholder value. • Engage effectively across Global Businesses, Functions, and Regions, advocating for best practices and industry standards. • Stay current on industry trends, actively promoting and leading adoption of innovative security solutions. You're ideal for this role if you have: • Minimum of 4 years of experience working with Azure Cloud security and engineering. • Advanced hands-on technical knowledge of Azure cloud platform. • Proficiency with software development tools and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, SQL, and data formats like XML, JSON, CSV. • Strong customer focus with excellent relationship-building skills across technical and non-technical teams. • Self-motivated, proactive attitude with high integrity and a solid work ethic. • Sound technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and strong communication abilities, capable of articulating complex concepts clearly and effectively. • Ability to produce concise reports and documentation tailored for diverse audiences. It is a strong plus if you have: (optional) • Knowledge of cloud vendor tooling beyond Azure. • Experience conducting cybersecurity assessments or reviews. • Understanding of risk management and control frameworks. • Experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, CI/CD frameworks like Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, GitHub, and Nexus. • Industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISM, or Cloud Security certifications. Language Required for the role: • Fluent English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Eligibility to work in this role: • Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role. #MAKEYourCareerBETTER Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.