Senior Cloud Security Developer

We’re looking for a Senior Cloud Security Developer to join our team. In this role, you’ll help shape how we secure and strengthen Nasdaq Verafin’s cloud environment, ensuring robust protection for enterprise-level applications and systems.

You’ll fit right in if you’re technically strong, collaborative, and passionate about designing secure cloud solutions, love working across teams, and get energy from tackling challenges that make an impact on a global scale.

What

You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and deploy AWS cloud security solutions using tools like Service Control Policies (SCPs), Resource Control Policies (RCPs), and IAM strategies.

• Provide AWS cloud security guidance to internal teams, ensuring technical controls and mitigations are integrated into enterprise applications.

• Stay ahead of emerging AWS security controls, introducing new measures to strengthen our environment.

• Collaborate across teams to embed security into all stages of the application lifecycle.

• Communicate complex security concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Automate and support security tools such as Prisma Cloud, Cortex XSOAR, and AWS native security services to minimize infrastructure risks.

• Remediate security vulnerabilities across AWS infrastructure to meet compliance requirements.

• Perform advanced threat hunting through SIEM platforms to detect, analyze, and prevent potential security threats.

What

You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years Cloud experience in a technical role.

• Proven ability to design and implement cybersecurity solutions within multi-account AWS architectures.

• Strong understanding of identity, data, and network boundaries in cloud environments.

• Proven experience with Terraform, including investigating issues and developing secure, reusable module-based solutions.

• DevSecOps experience, ensuring security is embedded throughout the development lifecycle and changes are safeguarded before reaching production.

• Strong python scripting experience to manage AWS environments (e.g., boto3)

• Excellent communication skills for conveying technical security concepts clearly.

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in Terraform, Network Security, Java, Jenkins, Linux, Python, and/or Bash.

• Enterprise-level infrastructure management and system administration experience.

• Certifications such as CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect, or AWS Security Specialty.

• Experience in financial technology or regulated industries.

This position can be located in St. John’s or Toronto, and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (3 days a week in office), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.