Associate Director - Cloud Operations

This role is for you if you have the below

• •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
• •Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, or Information Systems is preferred.
• •Equivalent practical experience may be considered for exceptional candidates.
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• •10–13 years in cloud security and information security, with at least 3–4 years in a senior leadership or client-facing delivery role overseeing large-scale cloud security programs across AWS and Azure.
• •Lead and oversee end-to-end delivery of cloud security operations and engineering engagements, ensuring alignment with client objectives, contractual obligations, and defined SLAs/KPIs.
• •Define and own the overall cloud security strategy, governance framework, and operating model for enterprise cloud environments across AWS and Azure.
• •Provide strategic direction and technical oversight across cloud security domains including CSPM, IAM, network security, incident response, and security operations.
• •Accountable for overall program health, resource planning, stakeholder management, and escalation handling across global delivery teams.
• •Drive client relationships at senior levels, acting as the primary point of contact for strategic discussions, business reviews, and issue resolution.
• •Oversee cloud security architecture decisions, ensuring solutions are aligned with Zero Trust principles, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• •Define and govern SLA/KPI frameworks across cloud security operations; review operational dashboards and drive continuous service improvement initiatives.
• •Lead and mentor a multi-layered team comprising Associate Managers, Managers, and senior engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous learning.
• •Oversee risk management activities including identification, assessment, and mitigation of cloud security risks across the client environment.
• •Drive adoption of CSPM tooling (Wiz preferred) and automation initiatives to improve security posture, reduce manual effort, and enhance operational efficiency.
• •Represent the engagement in internal governance forums, steering committees, and executive-level reporting to both client and internal leadership.
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