Cloud Security Architect

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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 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 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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