As a Cloud Security Architect, you are responsible for the design and implementation of robust security measures for Cortland's production and DevOps cloud environments. This role involves a combination of staying abreast of the latest security trends, implementing best practices, defining and maintaining standards, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring a proactive approach to security incidents and threats. This multifaceted approach is crucial for establishing and maintaining a robust security posture for Cortland's cloud environments.

The Innovator

• Implement and monitor the adoption of best-in-class cloud security practices within the organization.
• Define and maintain security standards aligned with NIST, CIS, and any other relevant compliance frameworks.
• Ensure that systems and practices adhere to the defined standards to minimize business and technical risks.
• Engage in system design, engineering, and maintenance to provide technical security guidance across infrastructure programs and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain security context in reference architecture and prototypes.
• Identify and mitigate security issues, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities related to both cloud and corporate infrastructure and applications.
• Partner with security engineering, observability, and vulnerability management to define logging, alerting, patching, backup, and recovery capabilities and detect, prioritize, remediate issues and threats across infrastructure assets.
• Participate in threat modeling, security incident response, lead incidents, and perform post-incident reviews with engineering teams.
• Perform post-incident reviews and participate in tabletop and security preparedness exercises.
• Build positive relationships with peers across the company to promote a strong security culture.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and Security teams to recommend and guide investments for achieving the best-in-class security posture.

The Researcher

• Design and implement cloud security strategies and policies tailored to Cortland's specific needs.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities in cloud-based data and applications.
• Develop action plans to address identified vulnerabilities and enhance overall security posture.
• Collaborate with other IT professionals, including network engineers, developers, and system administrators, to integrate cloud security measures seamlessly into existing systems and processes.
• Continuously research and stay updated on the latest advancements and best practices in cloud security.

The Impact You Can Make

In this role, you have the opportunity to partner with leaders from various teams to provide a technology solution to make the new operating model a success that will allow Cortland to

• Manage and operate with more efficiency and scalability to reduce cost and increase revenue.
• Provide additional alpha to investors.
• Allow Cortland associates to focus and excel at what they do.
• Provide a first-class experience for our residents.

These differences will have a direct impact on enabling Cortland to grow by multiples in the coming months and years, maintain its leadership in multifamily real estate investment, and potentially lead to new sources of revenue.

Building Blocks of Success

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 5 years of cloud security experience, with a focus on designing and implementing secure cloud computing solutions.
• Strong expertise working in Microsoft Azure environments.
• Understanding of cloud computing technologies, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and CIS Controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and tactically about complex cloud security issues.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate effectively with other IT professionals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality work.
• Proven ability to assess and implement security controls within Azure environments.
• Familiarity with industry compliance standards and ability to ensure adherence within cloud solutions.
• Preferred certifications include: CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), or CCA (Certified Cloud Architect), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) and Microsoft Azure Cloud Security Certification Path

At Cortland, we create, reimagine, and manage apartment communities for residents nationwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have communities and regional offices all over the country, as well as overseas. From product design and procurement to general contracting and property management, we do it all to make sure our communities are the perfect setting for living life to its fullest.

Our success is fueled by our belief in a better life where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people possibilities that translate into superior living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents, associates, and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.

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