This is an excellent opportunity within the global IT Risk group in MSCI to play a key role in planning, designing and implementing a wide range of security related controls and solutions. The primary components of this job entail working with inside the core engineering team on key and strategic projects, while providing an escalation point for IT Risk Security Operations team during incidents. This is a highly technical role within MSCI, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with different businesses and other departments across the Firm. Cloud Security Engineer’s responsibilities will be the design and engineering of security controls for technology systems with a focus on cloud and associated domains. Engineer will work across architecture, governance, business and technology groups to advise and build security solutions for projects and fulfill operational needs

· Identifying security risks and proposing enterprise grade solutions for them

· Design and implement cloud-native and hybrid architecture that will meet business requirements and capabilities

· Will serve as a point of contact around matters related to cloud security, including Infrastructure, Platform, and various Software as a Service IaaS/PaaS/SaaS

· Maintaining professional documentation (design documents, implementation and troubleshooting guides, handover documents)

· Advanced hands-on experience and knowledge of various operating systems, security controls and solutions, cloud and hybrid-based systems/applications

· Google Cloud Certified Engineer or other cloud service certification is an advance (Azure)

· Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification is an advance

· Business-oriented view of Information Security and risk

· A high level of risk-intelligence and risk awareness with a balanced approach when assessing risk.

· Pragmatic, highly organized attitude, exceptional time management skills, DevOps orientation.

· At least 4 years (or preferably more)

· Experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions on AWS platforms

· Experience in Cybersecurity or related field or relevant experience in an IT Security or Information Security role

 

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

 

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