Cloud Security Engineer
Voya Financial
CT-Windsor, One Orange Way
Full-Time
$114,480
RemoteExecutive
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Voya is seeking aSenior IT Security Specialistto strengthen ourSaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM),Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), andcontainer securitycapabilities across a rapidly evolving hybrid cloud and SaaS ecosystem.
This role will partner closely with Cloud,DevSecOps, Application Security, and Platform Engineering teams toidentify, assess, and remediate security risksacross SaaS platforms, public cloud infrastructure, and containerized workloads. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience withcloud-native security controls, automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Policy-as-Code (PaC), and modern security tooling.
Experience withCrowdStrike Falcon Shield,Palo AltoPrisma, Cortexor similar platforms is highly desirable. Familiarity withAI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM)andMLOpssecurityis a strong plus as Voya continues to expand its AI-enabled capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
SaaS & Cloud Security Posture Management
SupportSaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)initiatives across enterprise SaaS platforms.
Configure,operate, and tune SSPM/CSPM tools toidentifymisconfigurations, excessive permissions, and risky integrations.
Support and mature CSPM capabilities acrossAWS and Azure, including continuous monitoring and risk prioritization.
Partner with application owners to drive remediation of SaaS and cloud security findings.
Cloud & Container Security
Secure cloud-native workloads across AWS and Azure using native and third-party security controls.
Supportcontainer and Kubernetes security, including image scanning, runtime protections, and policy enforcement.
Collaborate withDevSecOpsteams to embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
Automation,IaC&PaC
Develop andmaintainsecurity automationusing scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Implement and reviewInfrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)with a security-first mindset.
Design and enforcePolicy-as-Code (OPA, Sentinel, native cloud policies)to prevent insecure deployments.
Enable shift-left security by integrating controls early in thedevelopmentlifecycle.
AI / ML Security (Plus)
Contribute to emergingAI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM)efforts.
Partner with platform and data teams to assess and secureMLOpspipelines, models, and supporting infrastructure.
Help define guardrails for AI usage, data access, and model governance.
Risk, Governance & Collaboration
Translate technical findings into actionable risk insights forremediation.
Support audits, risk assessments, and regulatory inquiries related to cloud and SaaS security.
Stay current on emerging threats, SaaS attack patterns, cloud security trends, and AI security risks.
Mentor junior team members and influence secure-by-design practices across the organization.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience ininformation security, withstrongfocus oncloud and SaaS security.
Hands-on experience withCloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)in AWS and/or Azure.
Experience withSaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)tools such as:
CrowdStrike Falcon Shield
Palo Alto (SaaS / Prisma-related capabilities)
or similar platforms
Strong understanding ofcontainer securityand Kubernetes environments.
Proficiencyinscripting and automation(Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Practical experience withInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC)andPolicy-as-Code (PaC).
Solid understanding of IAM, identity federation, least-privilege access, and SaaS permissions models.
Ability to work cross-functionally with cloud, DevOps, AppSec, and platform teams.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Experience securingMLOpspipelinesand AI-enabled platforms.
Familiarity withAI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM)concepts and tooling.
Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of cloud-native security services (AWS Security Hub,GuardDuty, Azure Defender, etc.).
Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security certifications.
What Success Looks Like
Improved visibility and risk reduction across Voya’s SaaS and cloud environments.
Measurable reduction in high-risk misconfigurations and over-privileged access.
Increased automation and policy-driven enforcement of security controls.
Strong partnership with engineering teams, enabling security without slowing delivery.
Forward-looking contributions to AI andMLOpssecurity strategy.
Compensation Pay Disclosure:
Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.
The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.
Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
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