Cloud Detection & Response Engineer (Azure) Vice President-Irving,TX

Cloud Detection & Response Engineer - Azure

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do. We keep the bank safe and provide the technical tools our workers need to be successful. We design our digital architecture and ensure our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. Our operations teams manage risk, resources, and program management. We focus on enterprise resiliency and business continuity. We develop, coordinate, and execute strategic operational plans. Essentially, Enterprise Operations & Technology re-engineers client and partner processes to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and controlled services.

Trust is part of our DNA at Citi. As such, we take safeguarding our customer data very seriously. The Chief Information Security Office (CISO) is made up of deeply dedicated and talented colleagues who work together to ensure the safety of Citi’s and our clients’ assets and information. We manage information security as an end-to-end program – one with a clear mandate and accountability. Our mission is to continually execute and enhance a global security program that is fully anchored to modern control and security frameworks, fully aligned with the technology of the firm, threat-focused and data-driven, and deeply integrated across all Citi businesses globally.

Being talent-driven, we are focused on attracting, developing, and retaining diverse and inclusive talent with a high technical skill level. As a member of our team we will provide you with career development opportunities at all stages of your career. Our employees model a passion for protecting Citi and our clients and believe in treating others with dignity and respect.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve globally from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

Cloud Detection & Response Engineer - Azure

As a Senior Cloud Detection and Response Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing advanced cloud detection and response strategies. You will leverage your expertise in Azure, detection engineering, and cloud-native technologies to protect our cloud infrastructure and ensure the security and integrity of our systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement detection engineering strategies for Azure cloud environments.
• Create and manage detection-as-code pipelines to automate threat detection and response.
• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions within the SDLC to enhance cloud security posture.
• Utilize Splunk for security monitoring, log management, and incident response.
• Work with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) solutions to continuously improve cloud security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into cloud architectures and development processes.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response simulations.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud security trends, threats, and technologies to proactively address potential security issues.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of security excellence.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (3+ years) in cloud detection and response, with a focus on Azure.
• Expertise in detection engineering and developing detection-as-code pipelines.
• Strong background in software development within a well defined SDLC, using language such as python or golang.
• In-depth experience with detection technologies, such as SIEM, CSPM and CNAPP platforms.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native engineering principles and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think like an attacker.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant certifications, e.g. Azur