Platform Security Specialist

Capgemini is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and detail-oriented Platform Security Specialist for a top 10 US Insurance Carrier.

The Platform Security Specialist is responsible for the hands-on implementation and maintenance of security controls across the organization's cloud and on-premises infrastructure, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and container environments. They ensure the security posture of the cloud environment by conducting thorough risk assessments, collaborating with security and engineering teams, and promoting a culture of security awareness. This role requires proven experience in cloud security, a strong understanding of security controls and risk assessment methodologies, and excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Our Client is one of the United States’ largest insurers, providing a wide range of insurance and financial services products with gross written premium well over US$25 Billion (P&C). They proudly serve more than 10 million U.S. households with more than 19 million individual policies across all 50 states through the efforts of over 48,000 exclusive and independent agents and nearly 18,500 employees. Finally, our Client is part of one the largest Insurance Groups in the world.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Security:
• Implement and manage security controls for AWS, Azure, and GCP environments, including IAM, networking, data protection, and threat detection.
• Configure and maintain security tools and technologies.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation.
• Secret Management:
• Manage and protect sensitive information using HashiCorp Vault, ensuring proper configuration and access controls.
• Collaborate with application teams to integrate Vault into their applications.
• Automation:
• Automate security tasks and processes to shift-left and prevent misconfiguration
• Develop scripts and tools for security assessments and remediation.

Requirements

Experience:

• Total Work Experience: Preferred: 7-9 years, Minimum Required: 4-6 years
• Work Experience in This Field: Preferred 5-7 years of Security Engineering

Language Proficiency:

• English Proficiency: Fluent

Education:

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree

Work Schedule: CST and EST

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of security tools and technologies.
• Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, PowerBi).
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Cloud and Container Skills:

• AWS: Intermediate
• Azure: Intermediate
• GCP: Entry Level
• Containers: Entry Level
• AWS IAM: Advanced

Software / Tool Skills:

• CSPM (Wiz.io): Intermediate (4-6 Years)
• Terraform: Intermediate (4-6 Years)
• HashiCorp Vault: Entry Level (1-3 Years)

Experience with Security Solutions:

• Experience with CSPM solutions (e.g., Wiz.io).
• Proficiency in HashiCorp Vault.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package:

1. Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
2. Comprehensive benefits package
3. Career development and training opportunities
4. Flexible work arrangements (remote and/or office-based)
5. Dynamic and inclusive work culture within a globally renowned group
6. Private Health Insurance
7. Pension Plan
8. Paid Time Off
9. Training & Development
10. Performance Bonus

Note: Benefits differ based on employee level.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group €22.5 billion in revenues in 2023.

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