HM Note: This hybrid contract role is three (3) days in office. Candidates resume must include first and last name. Description The successful candidate will help drive the adoption of modern cloud technologies to enhance service delivery, improve vendor experience, and enable faster deployment of critical procurement solutions.

The Cloud Policy and Governance Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing cloud governance frameworks and policies to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient use of cloud services. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to align cloud strategies with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree with strong English writing skills
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in cloud governance, policy development, or a related field.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as ITIL, Microsoft Certified Azure Specialty, AWS Certified Security Specialty or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are preferred.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
• Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Experience with cloud management and monitoring tools.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent English writing skills

Key Competencies

• Governance and Compliance: Deep understanding of governance and compliance requirements for cloud environments.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with cloud services.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align cloud governance strategies with organizational goals.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing technologies and regulatory landscapes.

Deliverables

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Development: Create and maintain cloud governance policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with cloud services, including data security, privacy, and compliance risks.
• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and audit cloud environments to ensure adherence to governance, security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with IT, security, legal, and business teams to ensure cloud policies align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on cloud governance policies and best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and improve cloud governance frameworks to adapt to evolving technologies and regulatory landscapes.
• Reporting: Generate reports and dashboards to provide insights into cloud governance and compliance status to senior management.

Must Haves

• 3+ years experience deep understanding of governance and compliance requirements for cloud environments.
• 3+ years experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with cloud services.
• 3+ years experience aligning cloud governance strategies with organizational goals.
• Strong writing skills

Nice To Have

• Public Sector/Banking industry experience highly desirable