Apex Group

Description

About Apex

The Apex Group is a global financial services provider with 10,000 staff across 50+ offices globally. We look to recruit bright, articulate and numerate employees who are not afraid of a challenge and are prepared to work hard and love what they do.

Every employee plays a part in making Apex who we are today and the more that we grow, the more important that becomes. Whatever your career path or specialism Apex provides a global platform to allow you to thrive.

As APEX FUND SERVICES is expanding, we are opening an exciting new opportunity.

We are currently looking for suitable, motivated, and team-oriented professional for the position of Lead Cloud Security Engineer.

The Role:

The Lead Cloud Security Engineer is a critical role within Cloud Security Engineering & Information Security, responsible for supporting and executing Apexs Cloud Security & Security Engineering requirements. The role reports to the Head of Cloud Security Engineering.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Cloud Security Engineering

• Oversight of security tooling, including multiple vendor technologies e.g., Mimecast, Tessian and Netskope and public cloud security tools (such as Azure Security Center, Conditional Access and MCAS).
• Designing and implementing security tooling as well as strategic vision for toolsets.
• Ensure cloud security tooling is delivering the security value/reducing loss exposure and has the appropriate people, process, and metrics to prove it is designed and operating effectively.
• Reviewing Cloud Security Patterns written by Cloud Security Engineers.
• Oversee any Post-Incident Review actions, Audit findings/similar.
• Collaborate with the Head of Cloud Security Engineering to develop and implement the Cloud Security Strategy and associated roadmaps & patterns.
• Providing input and feedback on security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Mentor and coach Cloud Security Engineers.
• Ensure cloud security standards are up-to-date and serve intended purpose.
• Review cloud security vulnerabilities to ensure they are relevant and managed properly (I.e. in line with a risk-based approach).
• Deputise for the Head of Cloud Security Engineering in committees and forums, sharing expertise and shaping the future of Cloud security.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum of 7-10 years experience in Information & Cyber Security.
• Strong Experience with security tooling e.g., Tessian, Mimecast and Netskope.
• In depth understanding of cloud security across major cloud providers (i.e., Azure, AWS, GCP) as evidenced by industry certifications (AZ-500, MS-500 etc.)
• Wide range of experience in Security roles with a focus on Cloud security, CI/CD and Software Security.
• Knowledge of industry standards with a focus on SOC II, ISO27001 and NIST.
• Knowledge of IAM and PAM tools such as SailPoint and CyberArk would be advantageous.
• Able to lead calmly through periods of high pressure while inspiring people and teams to achieve excellence and grow their skills.
• Proven experience enabling the use of Cloud in highly regulated business environments.
• Experience using niche/3rd party products to resolve security gaps that cloud native controls do not offer.
• Experience working with Cloud security controls in hybrid environments, where shared responsibility may be further sub-contracted.
• Thorough and broad understanding of security technology from Cloud infrastructure to application.
• Experience of mentoring and growing junior team members enabling them to grow.
• Willingness to continuously improve knowledge and skills in Cloud Security and Security Engineering.
• Passion for implementing change.
• High communication skills required at all levels.Excellent command of verbal and written communication (English). Effective presentation style for all levels of stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving, decision making, issue analysis and resolution skills.
• Highly organised.
• Ability to work well in a multicultural global work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities with internal clients.
• Ability to gather and address both business and technical requirements. Must be highly motivated.

What you will get in return:

• A high level of visibility within a large organization on an upwards trajectory.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.
• The opportunity to innovate, lead, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference.
• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
• Work for a fast developing and one of the world's leading independent fund administrators.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Positive and hospitable work environment.
• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependents, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organization, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application (with your CV, cover letter and salarys expectations).

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