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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

**Language Fluency:** English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The Head of Cloud Security Tooling is responsible for the strategy, selection, governance, and lifecycle management of the enterprise cloud security technology stack, including CSPM, CNAPP, CIEM, SSPM, vulnerability management, code scanning, SIEM, identity tooling, and network/endpoint security. This leader ensures security tools integrate seamlessly into cloud platforms, DevSecOps pipelines, IAM, SOC, and compliance workflows. The role ensures the enterprise maintains a unified, rationalized, cost-optimized suite of security tools that supports both human analysts and Agentic AI digital workforce agents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

Tooling Strategy & Governance

+ Own and govern the Cloud Security Tooling Strategy, ensuring coverage across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, containers, and serverless.

+ Define multi-year roadmap for CNAPP, CSPM, CIEM, SSPM, SAST/SCA/DAST, SIEM, secrets management, and cloud identity tooling.

+ Rationalize and consolidate overlapping tools; define standards and guardrails.

+ Evaluate emerging technologies such as eBPF runtime sensors, LLM-powered detection, and AI-driven risk engines.

Platform Integration & Engineering

+ Drive integration of tools into core platforms:

+ AWS/Azure native services

+ GitLab/Terraform pipelines

+ CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Palo Alto

+ ServiceNow VR/IRM

+ Splunk SIEM/TI

+ Ensure strong telemetry collection, unified APIs, and microservices for automated decisioning and MCP agent orchestration.

Operational Management

+ Oversee licensing, procurement, budgeting, and vendor relationships.

+ Ensure enterprise-wide adoption of tools with standard operating procedures and documentation.

+ Enable SOC, Cloud Security Operations, AppSec, and IAM teams with the right tools to detect, prevent, and respond to cloud threats.

Compliance & Assurance

+ Align tooling coverage with NIST 800-53 Rev5, FedRAMP High, SOX, PCI, and internal policies.

+ Ensure tools provide evidence for controls such as:

+ AC-, AU-, SC-, CM-, SI- families

+ SSPM and identity governance

+ Continuous monitoring requirements for regulators

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor’s degree and ten to twelve years of experience in systems engineering or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

2. Strong functional and technical knowledge of information/cyber security capabilities with deep expertise in one or more of the following areas: Encryption, Data Security, Application Security, End Point Security, Identity and Access Management, Windows/Unix/Linux Systems Security, Mainframe Security, Perimeter Security, Network Security, Mobility Security, Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Cryptography, or Authentication Systems

3. Strong understanding of service lifecycle management, strategic planning, and the cyber security landscape

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 10+ years in cybersecurity architecture, engineering, or operations.

+ Deep knowledge of cloud security tool categories and enterprise deployment models.

+ Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills.

+ Expertise in cloud-native architectures, containers, serverless, and DevSecOps tooling.

+ Familiarity with MCP/Agentic AI integration models.

+ Experience building unified control planes for cloud security tools.

+ Financial industry or highly regulated sector experience.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Sitting

Constantly (More than 50% of the time)

Visual / Audio / Speaking

Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.

Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding

Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.

Availability

Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.

Travel

Minimal and up to 10%

**General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:** All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site (https://benefits.truist.com/)

. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

_Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace._

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