Security Lead – Cloud & IT Security

Job Description:

HPE Operations is our innovative IT services organization. It provides the expertise to advise, integrate, and accelerate our customers’ outcomes from their digital transformation. Our teams collaborate to transform insight into innovation. In today’s fast paced, hybrid IT world, being at business speed means overcoming IT complexity to match the speed of actions to the speed of opportunities. Deploy the right technology to respond quickly to market possibilities. Join us and redefine what’s next for you.

Management Level Definition:

We are seeking a highly experienced Security Lead to design, implement and manage enterprise-grade IT security measures across cloud and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in deploying, configuring and maintaining advanced security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, DDoS mitigation and security compliance frameworks. This role demands strong leadership, hands-on technical skills, and the ability to drive security strategy in alignment with business objectives.

What you’ll do:

Key Responsibilities

• Security Strategy & Architecture
  • Develop and maintain the organization’s IT security roadmap aligned with cloud and enterprise infrastructure.
  • Lead security design reviews for new systems, services, and cloud deployments.
• Implementation & Configuration
  • Deploy, configure, and manage network security appliances including next-generation firewalls, IDS/IPS, and web application firewalls.
  • Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols, including endpoint protection, identity management, and access control policies.
  • Design and operate DDoS protection mechanisms to ensure availability of critical systems.
• Cloud & Hybrid Security
  • Implement and enforce security measures in public, private, and sovereign cloud environments.
  • Monitor and audit cloud configurations to ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, etc.).
• Threat Management & Incident Response
  • Lead threat modeling, risk assessment, and vulnerability management initiatives.
  • Oversee incident detection, response, and recovery processes to minimize business impact.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS.
  • Maintain security documentation, playbooks, and audit readiness.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Mentor and guide security engineers and analysts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security into all phases of system development and operations.

Education and Experience Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in IT security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

What you need to bring:

Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical Expertise:

  • Must have experience in BURPSUITE

  • Proven track record in deploying and managing enterprise firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point).
  • Strong knowledge of cloud security for AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud.
  • Experience with DDoS mitigation solutions (e.g., Cloudflare, Akamai, AWS Shield).
  • Hands-on knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and vulnerability management tools.
• Certifications (preferred): CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, or equivalent.

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, excellent communication, and stakeholder management.

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Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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