Specialist - Cloud Security Engineer

As a Cloud Security Engineer, you'll play a meaningful role in protecting and strengthening Nasdaq's enterprise cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms. You'll embed security into every layer of our cloud environment - from identity and access management to threat detection and incident response.

You'll thrive in this position if you're collaborative, diligent, and bring a passion for cloud security to a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

• Develop, implement, and maintain security controls across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI environments to protect critical infrastructure.
• Supervise cloud platforms for threats, misconfigurations, and policy violations using SIEM and Cloud Security Posture Management tools.
• Develop and implement cloud security standards, policies, and guardrails that support compliance and risk reduction.
• Partner with DevOps and engineering teams across time zones to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and align on priorities.
• Conduct cloud security assessments, vulnerability management, and produce clear documentation and metrics for technical and executive audiences.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field and/or shown experience in cloud security or information security roles.
• Hands-on experience with security services in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM procedures, and infrastructure-as-code security (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Clear communicator with experience in collaborative, multi-functional environments and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Familiarity with AI tooling, e.g. daily work assistance, integrating AI solutions into workflows, etc.

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, AZ-500, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CCSP, or CISSP.
• Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management tools and SOAR platforms.
• Background in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares
• Pension plan with Nasdaq contribution
• 6 additional days off per year
• Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Flexible health insurance program
• Free gym, yoga & pilates classes and discounted in‑office massages
• 24/7 mental health support for you and your family
• Global mentoring program
• Unlimited access to e‑learning platforms
• Hybrid work setup
• Modern and comfortable work environment with fresh fruit, snacks, and weekly Fika breaks