Cloud Security Architect - Boston, United States - Allspring Global Investments

    Allspring Global Investments
    Allspring Global Investments Boston, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    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

    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 is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to join the Allspring Information Security team.

    This new role will be based in the US and be responsible for a series of infrastructure-related projects with a security-first mindset that enables operability, scale, and performance.


    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Act as hands-on expert and builder for security technologies and controls with performance, operability, and scale in mind

    Serve as expert in AWS Cloud native technologies, architectures, and capabilities and how they impact and improve security controls.

    Ability to architect security capabilities across multiple technology, application, and business teams.

    Ability to work in a multi-cloud environment (AWS and Azure).

    Act as internal expert to technology and business groups, enabling and supporting the adoption of cutting-edge front-end technologies

    Build strong relationships with developers, technology teams, solution teams and business application owners

    Form, implement, and enforce industry best practices.

    Develop and implement new innovative and differentiating cloud technologies,

    Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals


    QUALIFICATIONS
    Bachelor's degree or higher MIS, CS or other technology related field

    5+ years of information security experience, preferably in Financial Services, Technology, or related field

    Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize duties to meet deadlines with limited supervision

    Proven strong verbal and written communication skills

    Relevant AWS certification

    Effective influencing and consensus-building skills

    Strategic focus on problem-solving

    Strong teaching and mentoring skills

    Strong presentation and communication skills

    Position may require occasional travel outside of primary work location

    Proven experience working effectively in heavily distributed environment

    Consulting experience is a plus

    Exhibited experience with maintaining strong documentation

    Experience with the ability to transfer knowledge to key members of the team and act as a value-added resource

    Proven experience of being on-call for support and maintenance issues; able to troubleshoot independently

    Ability to interact confidently with counterparts at all levels within the firm

    Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

    Demonstrated ability collaborate with teams spanning a range of locations

    We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

    We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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