We’relooking for aSenior Cloud Security Developerto join our team. In this role,you’llhelp shape how we secure and strengthen NasdaqVerafin’scloud environment, ensuring robust protection for enterprise-level applications and systems.
You’llfit right in ifyou’retechnically strong, collaborative, and passionate about designing secure cloud solutions, love working across teams, and get energy from tackling challenges that make an impact on a global scale.
What You'll Do
Design, implement, and deploy AWS cloud security solutions using tools like Service Control Policies (SCPs), Resource Control Policies (RCPs), and IAM strategies.
ProvideAWS cloud security guidance to internal teams, ensuring technical controls and mitigations are integrated into enterprise applications.
Stay ahead of emerging AWS security controls, introducing new measures to strengthen our environment.
Conduct technical security assessments across the Nasdaq cloud environment toidentifyvulnerabilities, configuration drift, and architectural weakness before they can be exploited.
Communicate complex security concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Automate and support security tools such as Prisma Cloud, Cortex Cloud, and AWS native security services to minimize infrastructure risks.
Remediate security vulnerabilities across AWS infrastructure to meet compliance requirements.
Perform advanced threat hunting through SIEM platforms to detect, analyze, and prevent potential security threats.
Experience working with security frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST, SOC2, GLBA,ISO,and GDPR.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
3+ years Cloud Securityexperience in a technical role.
Proven ability to design and implement cybersecurity solutions within multi-account AWS architectures.
Strong understanding of identity, data, and network boundaries in cloud environments.
Proven experience with Terraform, including investigating issues and developing secure, reusable module-based solutions.
DevSecOpsexperience, ensuring security is embedded throughout the developmentlifecycleand changes are safeguarded before reaching production.
Strong python scripting experience to manage AWS environments (e.g., boto3)
Excellent communication skills for conveying technical security concepts clearly.
Demonstrated ability toindependentlylead projects and drive security initiatives from requirements definition through implementation and deployment.
Nice to Have
Proficiencyin Terraform, Network Security, Java, Jenkins, Linux, Python, and/or Bash.
Enterprise-level infrastructure management and system administration experience.
Certifications such as CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect, or AWS Security Specialty.
Experience in financial technology or regulated industries.
This position canbelocatedin Toronto,andoffers the opportunity for ahybrid work environment (3 daysa week in office), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates
Come as You Are
Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.
What We Offer
We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.
The base pay range for this role is $86,000 - $118,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.
At Nasdaq, our purpose is to advance economic progress for all. We power stronger economies, create more equitable opportunities, and contribute to a more sustainable world to help our communities, clients, employees, and people of all backgrounds reach their full potential.
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