Cloud Security Technical Team Lead at AHEAD

Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

N/AIndustries

Requirements

Deep expertise in Cloud security domains across Azure, AWS, and GCP environments
Strong leadership skills with experience providing technical leadership and mentorship to cloud security teams
Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade security solutions for cloud infrastructure, applications, and data
Proficiency in core cloud security domains including:
Identity & Access Management (IAM): Azure AD, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, PIM (Azure); AWS IAM Identity Center, IAM Roles & Policies, ABAC, MFA, AWS Organizations, IAM Access Analyzer (AWS)
Network Security: Azure Firewall, NSG, ASG, DDoS Protection, WAF, Private Link, Service Endpoints (Azure); AWS Network Firewall, Security Groups, NACLs, Shield, WAF, PrivateLink, VPC Endpoints (AWS)
Data Protection & Encryption: Azure Key Vault, Disk Encryption, TDE, encryption in transit/at rest, Confidential Computing (Azure); AWS KMS, CloudHSM, EBS Encryption, S3 SSE, Nitro Enclaves, TLS (AWS)
Application Security: Secure DevOps with Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions, API Management, Web App security, Application Gateway WAF (Azure); AWS CodePipeline/CodeBuild, API Gateway, WAF with CloudFront/ALB, AppConfig (AWS)
Threat Protection & Monitoring: Microsoft Defender for Cloud/Endpoint/Identity, Azure Sentinel, Log Analytics (Azure); Amazon GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, CloudTrail, Detective, Config, OpenSearch (AWS)
Compliance & Governance: Azure Policy, Blueprints, Purview Compliance Manager, Security Center (Azure); AWS Config, Organizations SCPs, Audit Manager, Artifact, Control Tower (AWS)
Vulnerability & Patch Management: Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Azure Update Management, Defender vulnerability assessments (Azure); AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager, Inspector (AWS)
Experience with compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA)
Ability to stay updated on evolving cloud security technologies, tools, threats, and industry trends
Strategic vision combined with technical execution capabilities

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and management of security solutions across multiple cloud environments (Azure/AWS/GCP)
Define and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices aligned with organizational goals and compliance requirements
Partner with IT, Cloud, and Security teams to assess risks, recommend mitigations, and ensure security controls are consistently applied
Oversee threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability management in cloud workloads
Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents in collaboration with the SOC team
Drive governance initiatives around identity, access, and privileged account management
Conduct regular audits of security configurations and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA)
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the cloud security team
Organize and delegate workload for the team, assign resources to clients, and manage utilization of the cloud security team
Act as the “Point of Contact” for urgent and critical customer technical escalations

Skills

Azure

AWS

GCP

IAM

Azure AD

Conditional Access

MFA

RBAC

PIM

AWS IAM Identity Center

AWS SSO

Threat Modeling

Vulnerability Management

SOC

ISO 27001

SOC2

GDPR

HIPAA

AHEAD

Digital transformation and cloud consulting services

About AHEAD

AHEAD specializes in digital transformation services, focusing on helping medium to large enterprises modernize their IT infrastructure. The company offers a range of services including cloud migration, automation, and infrastructure optimization, primarily using Microsoft Azure. AHEAD's products work by providing tailored consulting and managed services that guide clients through the complexities of digital transformation. What sets AHEAD apart from its competitors is its deep expertise in cloud solutions and a strong client-centric approach, which has been validated by achieving Gold Cloud Platform Competency with Azure. The company's goal is to empower organizations to take control of their digital transformation journeys and achieve sustainable success.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

BUYOUTCompany Stage

Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Risks

Emerging cloud service providers offer similar services at lower costs.

Rapid technological advancements may outpace AHEAD's solution updates.

Economic downturns could reduce spending on digital transformation projects.

Differentiation

AHEAD specializes in digital transformation with a focus on cloud solutions.

The company achieved Gold Cloud Platform Competency with Microsoft Azure.

AHEAD offers tailored solutions for cloud migration and infrastructure optimization.

Upsides

Increased demand for hybrid cloud solutions aligns with AHEAD's expertise.

Growing interest in AI-driven IT operations presents new opportunities for AHEAD.

The rise of edge computing offers AHEAD opportunities in edge-to-cloud solutions.

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