Lead Cloud Security Engineer

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team. A career at Optimum means enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected.

About the role

As a Lead Cloud Security Engineer within our telecommunications company, you will ensure the security of our cloud infrastructure, particularly within public cloud environments. Your expertise will be crucial in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security measures to safeguard our cloud-based systems and data against sophisticated cyber threats and vulnerabilities. You will lead efforts to assess risks, develop security solutions, and enforce compliance with industry standards and regulations, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and mentoring cloud security engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust security architectures for cloud environments, incorporating cloud security posture management, vulnerability management, network detection and response, and other security capabilities aligned with best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Deploy and configure security tools and technologies, including cloud security posture management, vulnerability management, and network detection and response solutions, to protect cloud infrastructure (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, access controls, identity management).
• Develop and maintain monitoring systems for detecting and responding to security incidents and breaches in cloud environments, leveraging security posture management, vulnerability management, and network detection and response capabilities.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate risks.
• Implement automation scripts and tools to streamline security processes, enhance incident response capabilities, and enforce security policies across cloud deployments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST). Establish and maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and controls.
• Provide leadership in guiding and training internal teams on cloud security best practices, threat mitigation strategies, and compliance obligations.
• Foster a culture of security awareness and accountability throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT operations, development, compliance) to integrate security measures into cloud-native and hybrid cloud environments.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to convey security risks, recommendations, and status updates.
• Understand cloud usage patterns, trends, pricing models, and cost management tools.
• Mentor cloud security engineers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Lead security-related projects and initiatives, ensuring timely and effective completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in Information Technology, with 5-7 years in cloud security engineering roles focused on public cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, including cloud security posture management, vulnerability management, network detection and response, SIEM, DLP, WAF, CASB, and endpoint security solutions.
• Proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing security controls within cloud platforms (e.g., IAM, VPC, Zero Trust principles, IaC, IAAS, Security Groups, Key Management Services, SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, Network Security).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and architecture, with the ability to troubleshoot complex security issues.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation frameworks for security orchestration and configuration management.
• Industry certifications in cloud security (e.g., CCSK, CCSP, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer, AWS Certified Security – Specialty) are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers, recognizing and rewarding these behaviors. We foster a culture where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and embrace continuous learning. Our Guiding Principles—Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen—build trust, create community, and encourage innovation.

Pay

The starting pay rate/range for this position in New York is $133,661.00 - $219,586.00 per year. Pay is competitive and based on skills, experience, and other job-related factors. For other locations, please inquire with your recruiter.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not provide visa sponsorship for employment at this time.