VP, Incident Response Cloud Security (AWS) Financial Services

VP, Incident Response Cloud Security (AWS)

Location: Iselin, NJ (Hybrid 2 days onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Salary: $160 -$180 base plus annual bonus and strong 401(k) match
Work Authorization: W2 only No Corp-to-Corp or 3rd Party Agencies

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on VP, Incident Response Cloud Security (AWS) with deep expertise in incident response, threat detection, and digital forensics within AWS cloud environments. This role is focused on actively securing cloud infrastructure from a threat and response perspective, not architecture or design.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience operating at scale within a large financial services organization, responding to real-world threats in complex AWS environments. This individual will play a critical role in identifying, investigating, and mitigating security incidents while strengthening the organization s overall cloud security posture.

Top Required Skills

• Strong hands-on incident response experience in AWS cloud environments
• Proven experience working at scale within a large financial services organization
• Digital forensics and threat investigation capabilities
• Experience responding to real-time security incidents and breaches
• Cloud infrastructure security with a focus on detection and response
• SIEM and threat monitoring tools such as Splunk or similar
• Experience with AWS services including Lambda Step Functions and other serverless technologies
• Strong understanding of financial services security and regulatory environments

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and actively participate in incident response efforts across AWS cloud infrastructure
• Investigate, analyze, and respond to security threats, vulnerabilities, and breaches
• Perform digital forensics and root cause analysis on security incidents
• Monitor and enhance threat detection capabilities across cloud environments
• Partner with engineering and infrastructure teams to strengthen security controls
• Provide hands-on leadership during active incidents and escalations
• Evaluate and improve incident response processes and playbooks
• Assess cloud environments for risks and drive remediation strategies
• Ensure alignment with financial services regulations and security frameworks
• Communicate findings, risks, and remediation plans to senior leadership

Required Qualifications

• 10 or more years of cybersecurity experience with a strong focus on incident response
• Demonstrated experience working in large-scale AWS environments within financial services
• Experience handling security incidents in complex, enterprise cloud infrastructures
• Strong background in digital forensics, threat hunting, and incident response operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure is a plus, but strong AWS experience is required
• Experience in financial services utilities such as DTCC or similar environments preferred
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and cloud-native security tools
• Certifications such as CISSP or GIAC certifications are strongly preferred