Sr. Cloud Security Specialist

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

The Cloud Security Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security controls across multi-cloud environments, with a specific emphasis on Azure and AWS platforms, to ensure the protection of organizational data and systems. This role requires deep expertise in cloud security, architecture principles, and industry standards. The ideal candidate will work closely with various teams to ensure the security of cloud-based applications, data, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design and implementation of secure cloud architectures and solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security requirements.
• Maintain and update risk registers and ensure continuous monitoring of cloud security risks.
• Act as a liaison between the security team and other departments to promote a security-first culture.
• Security Controls -
• Define and implement security controls and policies for cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA) and bank security policies.
• Continuously improve security controls and processes to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Develop and maintain documentation for security controls, policies, and procedures.
• Policy as Code (PaC) Implementation -
• Policies are increasingly managed as code, requiring developers skilled in scripting and programming to define, customize, and automate these policies using tools like HashiCorp Sentinel, Open Policy Agent (OPA), and Terraform.
• Integration with CI/CD Pipelines -
• Developers ensure that security policies are embedded in CI/CD workflows to enforce compliance during the development and deployment phases.
• Custom Solutions Development -
• Off-the-shelf security tools often need customization to fit organizational requirements. Developers can write custom modules, scripts, or extensions to adapt these tools effectively.
• Collaboration with Security Teams -
• Developers act as a bridge between security and DevOps teams, ensuring that security policies align with operational workflows without hindering development agility.
• Governance and Regulatory Compliance -
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud environments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities in cloud environments.
• Evidence Package Creation - Package evidence of security policies deployment and effectiveness proving to non-technical audience, Audit and Governance Teams, the effectiveness of security policies.
• Participate in internal and external audits to demonstrate compliance with cloud security requirements.

Required Qualifications
• 5 years of experience in cloud security.
• Currently hold active AWS Security Specialty or Azure AZ-500 certification.
• In-depth understanding of cloud security principles, best practices, and industry frameworks such as OWASP Top 10, NIST, CSA, CIS benchmarks.
• Familiarity in programming and scripting languages such as Python, TF, Go, or JavaScript.
• Experience building and implementing IaC/PaC governance strategies with appropriate tooling (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, OPA, HashiCorp Sentinel, etc.).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native and third-party security solutions, including Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection (CWPP).
• Demonstrated capability to translate technical information into a format that a non-technical audience will understand and clear communication skills.

Desired Qualifications
• Relevant industry certifications such as ISC2 and SANS GIAC are highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills:

• Critical Thinking
• Customer and Client Focus
• Information Systems Management
• Problem Solving
• Threat Analysis
• Cyber Security
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
• Quality Assurance
• Risk Analytics
• Technology System Assessment
• Business Acumen
• Business Intelligence
• Data Privacy and Protection
• Data and Trend Analysis
• Stakeholder Management

Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

Pay Transparency details

US - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$145,000.00 - $192,900.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.