Cloud Security Senior Associate

The Cloud Security Director will shape and strengthen security across cloud environments, helping organisations protect sensitive data while making effective use of AWS and Azure. The role brings senior technical direction and client leadership together: setting the security approach, guiding its implementation and building confidence in cloud services across IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.A central requirement is practical experience with cloud landing zones. You will use that expertise to establish and elevate security controls across cloud environments, working with cloud service providers and client teams to put appropriate protocols in place. The remit includes assessing risk, identifying vulnerabilities and monitoring for potential breaches, with incident response and threat mitigation forming part of the wider security focus. Keeping pace with changes in cloud technology and emerging threats will be important to maintaining effective protection.This is a senior leadership position, with responsibility extending beyond technical delivery. You will help set the direction of client engagements, translate security priorities into workable solutions and contribute to business growth. The role calls for sound judgement across strategic and immediate concerns, and the ability to explore different ways of solving complex problems. You will also mentor developing leaders, encourage new ideas and contribute to thought leadership, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, integrity and professional standards.Collaboration is an important part of the work. You will engage with stakeholders and teams to implement security measures, balance competing requirements and support client satisfaction. The role also involves creating a constructive working environment, developing others and drawing on wider professional expertise where it can strengthen outcomes. A commercial perspective will help you recognize where security needs intersect with client priorities and shape solutions accordingly.The working arrangement is hybrid, with the role based in New York or Chicago and a blend of office and remote work. This is a permanent position. Benefits include medical insurance and a dental plan.Candidates should bring at least ten years’ experience and a bachelor’s degree. Relevant academic backgrounds include computer science, cybersecurity, information security, information technology, computer engineering and related fields. The strongest fit will combine senior cloud security knowledge with the judgement to lead client work and develop people.Key experience and expertise include:- Cloud landing zone experience, alongside strong knowledge of AWS and Azure security services.- Identity and access management protocols, and familiarity with compliance standards including GDPR and HIPAA.- Risk assessment and vulnerability management, together with incident response and threat mitigation.- The ability to lead engagements, shape security approaches and guide others through complex challenges.As Cloud Security Director, you will bring these capabilities together to improve cloud security posture and support clients as they manage risk across sophisticated cloud environments. The position sits within the management consulting industry.