Cloud Security Architect

COMPANY

Allspring Global Investments is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible. Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains. For more information, please visit About Us - Allspring Global Investments.

At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It's also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey.

POSITION

Allspring Global Investments is seeking an individual with a strong track record and experience in cloud security to join our dynamic Information Security team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a hands-on expert and builder, developing and implementing security technologies and controls with performance, operability, and scale in mind.
• Be a proficient resource in AWS Cloud native technologies, architectures, and capabilities. You will closely collaborate with technology and business teams, offering direction and assistance to promote the use of up-to-date front-end technologies and strengthen our security position.
• Architect security capabilities across multiple technology, application, and business teams.
• Thrive in a multi-cloud environment, working with both AWS and Azure.
• Develop, execute, and uphold industry standards.
• Foster strong relationships with developers, technology teams, solution teams, and business application owners.
• Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, technology teams, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve organizational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in MIS, CS, or another technology-related field OR equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 5+ years of information security experience, preferably in Financial Services, Technology, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly explain complex ideas to individuals with varying technical knowledge.
• Relevant AWS certification, demonstrating your expertise in AWS Cloud native technologies and architectures.
• Effective influencing and consensus-building skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and drive alignment on security initiatives.
• Strategic focus on problem-solving, with the ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions to complex security challenges.
• Strong teaching and mentoring skills, allowing you to transfer knowledge and act as a valuable resource to team members.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, enabling you to deliver engaging and informative presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working effectively in a heavily distributed environment, collaborating with teams spanning multiple locations.
• Consulting experience is a plus, showcasing your ability to provide expert guidance and support to clients.
• Demonstrated experience with maintaining strong documentation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of security controls and procedures.
• Effective communication skills to confidently engage with colleagues across all levels of the organization, fostering relationships and driving positive outcomes.
• Strong ability to analyze and address security incidents and issues in a timely and efficient manner, showcasing exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of effectively collaborating with teams across diverse locations, using excellent communication skills to achieve positive results.

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