Cloud Security Architect (Fort Worth)

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We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Cloud Security Architect , you will be trusted to work on the design, implementation, governance, and maintenance of secure cloud-based infrastructures for our organization. Your expertise in cloud security best practices, knowledge of industry standards, and hands-on experience with various cloud platforms is essential in safeguarding our sensitive data, applications, and systems from potential threats and vulnerabilities at Fort Worth, TX. In this role a typical day will include :

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cloud security strategy aligned with the organization's overall security objectives. Assess existing security measures and propose improvements to strengthen the security posture of the cloud environment.
• Collaborate with solution architects to design secure and scalable cloud infrastructures that meet the organization's needs. Ensure that security requirements are integrated into the cloud architecture from the outset.
• Collaborates with relevant stakeholders to ensure aligned implementations of corrective actions and broader security solutions are strategically and technologically aligned across multiple domains.
• Analyze the existing security controls to identify opportunities for improvements.
• Advise on secure architecture / design, attack surface area reduction, least privileged design, threat mitigations, security standard methodologies, and best practices in cloud applications for developers and architects.
• Leads the introduction of new security capabilities into the organization including technology selection, design, and pilot.
• Manages the design, development, and implementation of the security infrastructure required to support the integration of security projects and technology into the existing environment.
• Ensure cloud environments adhere to relevant industry regulations, standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and internal security policies. Conduct periodic audits and assessments to validate compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluate the security capabilities of different cloud service providers and recommend the most suitable options based on the organization's requirements and risk appetite.
• Collaborate with the training department to develop cloud security training programs for employees. Raise awareness about cloud security best practices and common threats across the organization.
• Integrate security automation tools and processes to streamline security operations and enhance response times to security incidents.
• Manages and resolves issues and escalates them appropriately.
• Follows all company and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.

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